[Recalled] 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

Regulators flagged this product in an official safety action. Here is what the notice says and what it means for owners.

Recall details

Why it was recalled

According to the FDA_DEVICE notice, the identified hazard is: 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.

This Class II recall concerns device products distributed in United States and was recorded by FDA_DEVICE. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.

What to do if you own this product

Check whether your unit is affected and follow the authority's guidance before further use.

Read the full official notice →

Related recalls from Integra LifeSciences Corporation

• Ora Plug Absorbable Collagen Wound Dressing for Dental Surgery The Absorbable Collagen Wound Dressings for Dental Surgery are intended for use on moist or bleeding oral wounds where a stabilized blood clot can help protect the surface of the wound from further injury. Topical administration of th — Class II
• HeliTape Absorbable Collagen Wound Dressing for Dental Surgery The Absorbable Collagen Wound Dressings for Dental Surgery are intended for use on moist or bleeding oral wounds where a stabilized blood clot can help protect the surface of the wound from further injury. Topical administration of th — Class II
• Integra Meshed Dermal Regeneration Template 5 cmx 5 cm (2 in x 2in) Rx Only Meshed Integra¿ Dermal Regeneration Template, (Integra template) is a bilayer membrane system for skin replacement. The dermal replacement layer is made of a porous matrix of fibers of cross-linked bovine tendon collagen a — Class II
• Integra Newdeal SURFIX Fixed Angle Locking Screw 3.5mm x 22mm (catalog number 285322S) and 3.5mm x 30mm (catalog number 285330S). Screws are provided in different diameters and lengths and are used to anchor various sizes and shapes of bone fixation plates when treating bone fractures or reconstruct — Class II
• BioMend¿ Extend" Absorbable Collagen Membrane BioMend¿ Extend" Absorbable Collagen Membrane is an absorbable, implantable material that is indicated for guided tissue regeneration procedures in periodontal defects to enhance regeneration of the periodontal apparatus. — Class II
• OraMem Absorbable Collagen Membrane OraMem¿ Absorbable Collagen Membrane is an absorbable, implantable material that is indicated for guided tissue regeneration procedures in periodontal defects to enhance regeneration of the periodontal apparatus. — Class II

This page indexes a public government recall notice for reference. We do not sell or verify this product; always confirm the current status on the authority's official site.