FDA Device recall Z-1988-2013
Distributed in USA: Product Number: 40-2894: Reinforced Wound Closure, Latex Free Sterile EO Rx, 1/4" X 4 ", 6 mm X100 mm, (2 Cards/pouch,…
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2013-08-28
On 2013-08-28 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Distributed in USA: Product Number: 40-2894: Reinforced Wound Closure, Latex Free Sterile EO Rx, 1/4" X 4 ", 6 mm X100 mm, (2 Cards/pouch,… by Aspen Surgical Products, citing aspen Surgical is recalling Wound Closures because firm could not confirm sterility, after FDA sampling indicated the product may not be sterile. Using the recalled product could….
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-1988-2013 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2013-07-18 |
| Published | 2013-08-28 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC |
| Company | Aspen Surgical Products |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Distributed in USA: Product Number: 40-2894: Reinforced Wound Closure, Latex Free Sterile EO Rx, 1/4" X 4 ", 6 mm X100 mm, (2 Cards/pouch, 1,000 Pouches/box); Distributed in Europe: " Product Number: 39-0058: Medicare Reinforced Wound Closure Strips 1/4" X 4 ", Sterile, Box 1000 pouches 5 strips /pouch, Pouch , 5 strips 6 mm X100 mm Sterile EO Product Number: 40-2893: Wound Closure Strips , Sterile (1,000pouches/box) Rx; Pouch Label: Wound Closure Strips 6 mm X100 mm, 1/4" X 4 ", Rx Product Usage: intended for skin closure and closure support for sutures and staples
Reason
Aspen Surgical is recalling Wound Closures because firm could not confirm sterility, after FDA sampling indicated the product may not be sterile. Using the recalled product could lead to infection which may require further treatment including the use of antibiotics. There have been no reports of injuries or illnesses as of 7/18/2013.
Identifiers
| code_info | Product 40-2894: Lot Numbers/Expiration Date Lot Numbers/Expiration 2690-090730 2014-07 2690-111128 2016-11 2690-0…Product 40-2894: Lot Numbers/Expiration Date Lot Numbers/Expiration 2690-090730 2014-07 2690-111128 2016-11 2690-091207 2014-12 2690-111205 2016-12 2690-100309 2015-03 2690-29661 2017-01 2690-100407 2015-04 2690-29775 2017-01 2690-100429 2015-04 2690-120307 2017-03 2690-100505 2015-05 2690-120410 2017-03 2690-100603 2015-06 2690-120425 2017-04 2690-100607 2015-06 2690-120517 2017-05 2690-100615 2015-06 2690-120803 2017-08 2690-100617 2015-06 2690-120822 2017-08 2690-100709 2015-07 2690-120917 2017-09 2690-100728 2015-07 2690-121019 2017-10 2690-101001 2015-10 2690-121106 2017-10 2690-101101 2015-11 2690-121105 2017-11 2690-101117 2015-11 2690-121128 2017-11 2690-101221 2015-12 2690-130107 2018-01 2690-110121 2016-01 2690-130103 2018-01 2690-110201 2016-02 2690-130109 2018-01 2690-110217 2016-02 2690-130215 2018-02 2690-110223 2016-02 2690-130307 2018-03 2690-110310 2016-03 2690-130213 2018-02 2690-110328 2016-03 2690-130306 2018-03 2690-11 |
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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-1988-2013%22
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