The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1939-2013·Announced 2013-08-21

Atrium Medical Recalls C-QUR TacShield Mesh Due to Packaging Adhesion

Atrium Medical Corporation is recalling C-QUR TacShield Mesh units because the coated mesh can adhere to the inner packaging liner when exposed to high humidity.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, but the specific hazard is a packaging/storage issue (adhesion to liner) without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Atrium Medical Corporation is recalling C-QUR TacShield Mesh (all sizes and shapes), a medical device intended for use in soft tissue deficiencies. The recall involves 15,630 units with lot number 10405513 and higher.

The recall was initiated because the coated mesh can adhere to the inner packaging liner due to exposure to high humidity conditions. This issue may affect the usability or integrity of the product during storage or handling.

The affected products were distributed nationwide in the United States, including Puerto Rico, as well as in numerous international locations including Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Honduras, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Peru, Portugal, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, and Venezuela. Healthcare providers and facilities should stop using the affected lots and contact Atrium Medical Corporation for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
C-QUR TacShield Mesh (All sizes and shapes). Intended for use in soft tissue deficiencies.
Affected units
15,630

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)

  • Product lines with lot number 10405513 and higher

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 1 state specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by Atrium Medical Corporation under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 4 products in this recall →