Severity
Low
FDA Devices recall · Reported December 25, 2019
The firm has became aware that 2D barcodes on breast implants and sizers may be unreadable by GS-1 configured scanners. These 2D barcodes contain a group separators between fixed-…
Allergan PLC recalled Natrelle Saline-Filled Breast Implant, for the following Styles and sizes, Style LP, Styl… - a low-severity action.
Natrelle Saline-Filled Breast Implant, for the following Styles and sizes, Style LP, Styl… was recalled by Allergan PLC in December 25, 2019. Reason: The firm has became aware that 2D barcodes on breast implants and sizers may be unreadable by GS-1 configured…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0699-2020 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Allergan PLC issued this low-severity FDA Devices recall-The firm has became aware that 2D barcodes on breast implants and sizers may be unreadable by GS-1 configured….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0699-2020 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0699-2020) was formally reported on December 25, 2019, with the manufacturer initiating the action on November 6, 2019. It is classified under Low severity (Class III), with a current status of Terminated. Allergan PLC is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Irvine, CA. The number of affected units is not disclosed in the agency filing, which is common for drug and food recalls where lot-level tracking supersedes unit counts.
The documented reason for this recall is: The firm has became aware that 2D barcodes on breast implants and sizers may be unreadable by GS-1 configured scanners. These 2D barcodes contain a group separators between fixed-length element string in the UDI data ch… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: US:AL, AR,AZ,CA,CO,DC,FL,GA,HI,IA,ID,IL,IN,KS,KY,LA,MA,MD,ME,MI,MN,MO,MS,MT,NC,ND,NE,NH,NJ,NM,NV,NY,OH,OK,OR,PA,PR,RI,SC,SD,TN,TX,UT,VA,WA,WI,WY. 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 low severity.
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Severity
Low
Affected scope
Unknown
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Natrelle Saline-Filled Breast Implant, for the following Styles and sizes, Style LP, Style 68 HP, Style 68 MP, Style LP/UDI: NATRELLE Style 68LP-125 Saline Round Low 10888628000513, NATRELLE Style 68LP-150 Saline Round Low 10888628000520, NATRELLE Style 68LP-175 Saline Round Low 10888628000537, NATRELLE Style 68LP-200 Saline Round Low 10888628000544, NATRELLE Style 68LP-225 Saline Round Low 10888628000551, NATRELLE Style 68LP-250 Saline Round Low 10888628000568, NATRELLE Style 68LP-275 Saline Round Low 10888628000575, NATRELLE Style 68LP-300 Saline Round Low 10888628000582, NATRELLE Style 68LP-325 Saline Round Low 10888628000599, NATRELLE Style 68LP-350 Saline Round Low 10888628000605, NATRELLE Style 68LP-400 Saline Round Low 10888628000612, NATRELLE Style 68LP-420 Saline Round Low 10888628000629, NATRELLE Style 68LP-440 Saline Round Low 10888628000636, NATRELLE Style 68LP-480 Saline Round Low 10888628000643, NATRELLE Style 68LP-525 Saline Round Low 10888628000650, NATRELLE Style 68LP-550 Saline Round Low 10888628000667, NATRELLE Style 68LP-600 Saline Round Low 10888628000674, NATRELLE Style 68LP-640 Saline Round Low 10888628000681, NATRELLE Style 68LP-680 Saline Round Low 10888628000698, Style 68 HP/UDI: NATRELLE Style 68HP-160 Saline Round High 10888628000353, NATRELLE Style 68HP-200 Saline Round High 10888628000360, NATRELLE Style 68HP-240 Saline Round High 10888628000377, NATRELLE Style 68HP-280 Saline Round High 10888628000384, NATRELLE Style 68HP-320 Saline Round High 10888628000391, NATRELLE Style 68HP-350 Saline Round High 10888628000407, NATRELLE Style 68HP-400 Saline Round High 10888628000414, NATRELLE Style 68HP-425 Saline Round High 10888628000421, NATRELLE Style 68HP-465 Saline Round High 10888628000438, NATRELLE Style 68HP-500 Saline Round High 10888628000445, NATRELLE Style 68HP-550 Saline Round High 10888628000452, NATRELLE Style 68HP-600 Saline Round High 10888628000469, NATRELLE Style 68HP-650 Saline Round High 10888628000476, NATRELLE Style 68HP-700 Saline Round High 10888628000483, NATRELLE Style 68HP-750 Saline Round High 10888628000490, NATRELLE Style 68HP-800 Saline Round High 10888628000506, Style 68 MP/UDI: NATRELLE Style 68MP-120 Saline Round Mod 10888628000155, NATRELLE Style 68MP-150 Saline Round Mod 10888628000162, NATRELLE Style 68MP-180 Saline Round Mod 10888628000179, NATRELLE Style 68MP-210 Saline Round Mod 10888628000186, NATRELLE Style 68MP-240 Saline Round Mod 10888628000193, NATRELLE Style 68MP-270 Saline Round Mod 10888628000209, NATRELLE Style 68MP-300 Saline Round Mod 10888628000216, NATRELLE Style 68MP-330 Saline Round Mod 10888628000223, NATRELLE Style 68MP-360 Saline Round Mod 10888628000230, NATRELLE Style 68MP-390 Saline Round Mod 10888628000247, NATRELLE Style 68MP-420 Saline Round Mod 10888628000254, NATRELLE Style 68MP-450 Saline Round Mod 10888628000261, NATRELLE Style 68MP-480 Saline Round Mod 10888628000278, NATRELLE Style 68MP-510 Saline Round Mod 10888628000285, NATRELLE Style 68MP-550 Saline Round Mod 10888628000292, NATRELLE Style 68MP-600 Saline Round Mod 10888628000308, NATRELLE Style 68MP-650 Saline Round Mod 10888628000315, NATRELLE Style 68MP-700 Saline Round Mod 10888628000322, NATRELLE Style 68MP-750 Saline Round Mod 10888628000339, NATRELLE Style 68MP-800 Saline Round Mod 10888628000346,
The firm has became aware that 2D barcodes on breast implants and sizers may be unreadable by GS-1 configured scanners. These 2D barcodes contain a group separators between fixed-length element string in the UDI data chain of the 2D barcode, which is not formatted to the GS1 standard.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Low (Class III) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0699-2020 |
| Date reported | December 25, 2019 |
| Date initiated | November 6, 2019 |
| Recalling firm | Allergan PLC |
| Firm location | Irvine, CA |
| Affected scope | Not disclosed |
| Distribution | US:AL, AR,AZ,CA,CO,DC,FL,GA,HI,IA,ID,IL,IN,KS,KY,LA,MA,MD,ME,MI,MN,MO,MS,MT,NC,ND,NE,NH,NJ,NM,NV,NY,OH,OK,OR,PA,PR,RI,SC,SD,TN,TX,UT,VA,WA,WI,WY |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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