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FDA Device recall Z-0607-2018

Synvisc-One ¿ (hylan G-F 20), 6mL delivered from a 10mL syringe Product Usage: A elastoviscous high molecular weight fluid containing hylan…

On 2018-02-21 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Synvisc-One ¿ (hylan G-F 20), 6mL delivered from a 10mL syringe Product Usage: A elastoviscous high molecular weight fluid containing hylan… by Sanofi Genzyme, citing contamination with Methylbacterium thiocyanatum.

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-0607-2018
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2017-12-11
Published2018-02-21
Last updated2026-09-13 11:54 UTC
CompanySanofi Genzyme
DistributionUS

Product

Synvisc-One ¿ (hylan G-F 20), 6mL delivered from a 10mL syringe Product Usage: A elastoviscous high molecular weight fluid containing hylan A and hylan B polymers produced from chicken combs. Synvisc-One is administered as a single intra-articular injection. Synvisc-One is indicated for the treatment of pain in osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee in patients who have failed to respond adequately to conservative non-pharmacologic therapy and simple analgesics, e.g., acetaminophen.

Reason

Contamination with Methylbacterium thiocyanatum

Identifiers

code_infoLot Number: 7RSL021 Expiration Date: 2020-05-31

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0607-2018%22

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