[Recalled] Vitagel; indicated in surgical procedures (other than in neurosurgical and ophthalmic) as an adjunct to hemostasis when control of bleeding by ligature or conventional procedures is ineffective or impractical. — Several shipments

The product on this page is subject to an official recall. We summarise the regulator's findings and the recommended action.

Recall details

Why it was recalled

According to the FDA_DEVICE notice, the identified hazard is: Several shipments of Vitagel product (a surgical hemostat) required to be stored at 2 -8 degrees Celsius (C) were not delivered to customers within the validated delivery time.

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 →

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