Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported January 16, 2013
Surgical Tissue Network Inc., DBA TissueNet Inc. recalled their UltraFill DBM Putty-Porcine (1 cc; 5cc; 10cc) because products may contain trace amounts of 316L Stainless Steel pa…
Surgical Tissue Network, Inc. recalled UltraFill DBM labeled in part: TISSUENET Sterilized by T10^6 Description: UltraFill DB… - a moderate-severity action.
UltraFill DBM labeled in part: TISSUENET Sterilized by T10^6 Description: UltraFill DB… was recalled by Surgical Tissue Network, Inc. in January 16, 2013. Reason: Surgical Tissue Network Inc., DBA TissueNet Inc. recalled their UltraFill DBM Putty-Porcine (1 cc; 5cc; 10cc)…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0653-2013 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Surgical Tissue Network, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Surgical Tissue Network Inc., DBA TissueNet Inc. recalled their UltraFill DBM Putty-Porcine (1 cc; 5cc; 10cc)….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0653-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0653-2013) was formally reported on January 16, 2013, with the manufacturer initiating the action on March 14, 2012. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Surgical Tissue Network, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Orlando, FL. Federal records list the affected scope as 160 units.
The documented reason for this recall is: Surgical Tissue Network Inc., DBA TissueNet Inc. recalled their UltraFill DBM Putty-Porcine (1 cc; 5cc; 10cc) because products may contain trace amounts of 316L Stainless Steel particulates. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution including Turkey, Greece, & Mexico.. 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
160 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
UltraFill DBM labeled in part: TISSUENET Sterilized by T10^6 Description: UltraFill DBM Size: 10cc Product Code: RT53010 Donated Human Tissue Allograft SINGLE PATIENT USE ONLY FOR INTERNATIONAL USE ONLY See Package Insert for Additional Information TissueNet's Porcine DBM product line is used as a bone void filler.
Surgical Tissue Network Inc., DBA TissueNet Inc. recalled their UltraFill DBM Putty-Porcine (1 cc; 5cc; 10cc) because products may contain trace amounts of 316L Stainless Steel particulates.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0653-2013 |
| Date reported | January 16, 2013 |
| Date initiated | March 14, 2012 |
| Recalling firm | Surgical Tissue Network, Inc. |
| Firm location | Orlando, FL |
| Affected scope | 160 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution including Turkey, Greece, & Mexico. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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