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Merz North America, Inc. recalls PROLARYN Injectable Implant 1.0 cc Gel, Model No. 8602M0K5. A restorable implant material to aid in surgical reconstruc…

Recall date
October 26, 2015
Source
U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report
Recall number
Z-0367-2016
FDA classification
Class II
Brand / firm
Merz North America, Inc.
Sold / distributed
Distributed US (nationwide) including the Virgin Islands and South Africa.

Why it was recalled

The expiration date encoded in the UDI barcode on the label on the product carton and the peelable patient identification label is incorrect.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

PROLARYN Injectable Implant 1.0 cc Gel, Model No. 8602M0K5. A restorable implant material to aid in surgical reconstructions as a space occupying material in laryngeal surgical procedures for vocal fold medialization and augmentation.

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