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FDA Device recall Z-1290-2013

Helitene Absorbable Collagen Hemostatic Sponge Helitene is indicated in surgical procedures (other than ophthalmological and urological sur…

On 2013-05-22 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Helitene Absorbable Collagen Hemostatic Sponge Helitene is indicated in surgical procedures (other than ophthalmological and urological sur… by Integra Lifesciences, citing due to the process deviation, product lots in question may have been released with higher levels of pyrogens than permitted by the specifications for the products.

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-1290-2013
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2013-03-28
Published2013-05-22
Last updated2026-09-13 11:53 UTC
CompanyIntegra Lifesciences
DistributionUS

Product

Helitene Absorbable Collagen Hemostatic Sponge Helitene is indicated in surgical procedures (other than ophthalmological and urological surgery) as an adjunct to hemostasis when control of bleeding by ligature or conventional procedures is ineffective or impractical.

Reason

Due to the process deviation, product lots in question may have been released with higher levels of pyrogens than permitted by the specifications for the products.

Identifiers

code_info1110788, 1112217 1110222, 1111357 1111602, 1105255 1110224, 1110225 1111601, 1110223 1110790, 1111603

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1290-2013%22

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