The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-3255-2024·Announced 2024-10-02

Biodesign Fistula Plug Implants Recalled Due to Premature Expiration

Cook Biotech is recalling Biodesign Fistula Plug C-FPS-0.2-2 implants because affected units expire before their labeled expiration dates. The defect could compromise product performance.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class II medical device with a functional defect (premature expiration). No illnesses or injuries have been reported. Consistent with the rubric for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Cook Biotech, Inc. is recalling the Biodesign Fistula Plug C-FPS-0.2-2 implant (GPN G46374, Lot LB1524446) used for implantation to reinforce soft tissue for repair of recto-vaginal or anorectal fistulas. Five units are affected.

The recalled implants expire prior to the expiration date printed on the product labeling.

The affected product was distributed worldwide, including throughout the United States and to the following countries: Australia, Austria, Canada, China, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, South Africa, and the United Kingdom.

The recalled product

Product
Biodesign Fistula Plug C-FPS-0.2-2 - For implantation to reinforce soft tissue for repair of recto-vaginal or anorectal fistulas. Order Number (GPN): G46374
Manufacturer
Cook Biotech, Inc.
Hazard
  • premature-expiration

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • UDI: (01)00827002463745(17)250319(10)LB1524446 Lot Number: LB1524446

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.