PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

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.

Reported: October 22, 2014 Initiated: September 18, 2014 #Z-0070-2015

Product Description

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.

Reason for Recall

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.

Details

Recalling Firm
KCI USA, Inc.
Units Affected
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.
Location
San Antonio, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Recalled by KCI USA, Inc.. Units affected: 1090 pouches (109 boxes).
Why was this product recalled?
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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on October 22, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0070-2015.