Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported October 22, 2014
A portion of the V.A.C. GranuFoam Silver Dressing M8275099/10 lot 50775977 was incorrectly manufactured with an incorrect expiry date on the sterile pouch. The correct expiry dat…
Kci USA, Inc. recalled V.A.C. GranuFoam Silver Large Dressing is barrier to bacterial penetration and may help r… - a moderate-severity action.
V.A.C. GranuFoam Silver Large Dressing is barrier to bacterial penetration and may help r… was recalled by Kci USA, Inc. in October 22, 2014. Reason: A portion of the V.A.C. GranuFoam Silver Dressing M8275099/10 lot 50775977 was incorrectly manufactured with …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0070-2015 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Kci USA, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-A portion of the V.A.C. GranuFoam Silver Dressing M8275099/10 lot 50775977 was incorrectly manufactured with ….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0070-2015 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0070-2015) was formally reported on October 22, 2014, with the manufacturer initiating the action on September 18, 2014. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Kci USA, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of San Antonio, TX. Federal records list the affected scope as 1090 pouches (109 boxes).
The documented reason for this recall is: A portion of the V.A.C. GranuFoam Silver Dressing M8275099/10 lot 50775977 was incorrectly manufactured with an incorrect expiry date on the sterile pouch. The correct expiry date of 2015-11 is on the case label, howev… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: The affected product was distributed to Mexico, Turkey, and United Arab Emirates only. The affected product was not distributed to the US.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
1090 pouches (109 boxes)
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
V.A.C. GranuFoam Silver Large Dressing is barrier to bacterial penetration and may help reduce infection. Featuring SensaT.R.A.C. Technology REF M8275099/10 STERILE Single Use only Latex Free Rx Only.
A portion of the V.A.C. GranuFoam Silver Dressing M8275099/10 lot 50775977 was incorrectly manufactured with an incorrect expiry date on the sterile pouch. The correct expiry date of 2015-11 is on the case label, however the pouch label identifies the expiry date of 2016-11.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0070-2015 |
| Date reported | October 22, 2014 |
| Date initiated | September 18, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Kci USA, Inc. |
| Firm location | San Antonio, TX |
| Affected scope | 1090 pouches (109 boxes) |
| Distribution | The affected product was distributed to Mexico, Turkey, and United Arab Emirates only. The affected product was not distributed to the US. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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