The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1554-2026·Announced 2026-03-18

Artelon FlexBand Dynamic Matrix failed bacterial endotoxin testing

International Life Sciences is recalling the Artelon FlexBand Dynamic Matrix, ref 31057, because the augmentation devices failed bacterial endotoxin testing.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: Rubric level 3 covers risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported: an implantable augmentation device failed a bacterial endotoxin test rather than merely lacking validation, and no injuries are stated in the source.

Plain-English summary

International Life Sciences is recalling the Artelon FlexBand Dynamic Matrix, ref 31057. The product was distributed across 41 US states and to Australia, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates and Slovenia. The FDA has classified this recall as Class II.

The augmentation devices failed bacterial endotoxin testing.

Affected product carries lot A10011001 and GTIN 00850003396019.

Facilities can identify affected devices by the ref, lot and GTIN above, and may contact International Life Sciences for further information.

The recalled product

Product
Artelon FlexBand Dynamic Matrix Ref: 31057
Manufacturer
International Life Sciences
Hazard
  • failed-endotoxin-testing
  • contamination-risk
  • implant

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • A10011001/GTIN: 00850003396019

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.