The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2541-2016·Announced 2016-08-24

TYRX Neuro Absorbable Antibacterial Envelope Recalled for Manufacturing Validation Issues

TYRX Inc. is recalling 194 units of the TRYX Neuro Absorbable Antibacterial Envelope because manufacturing processes were not adequately validated.

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: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a high-risk medical device (implanted pacemaker/ICD) where the risk of harm is theoretical due to unvalidated manufacturing processes, but no injuries or illnesses have been reported.

Plain-English summary

TYRX Inc. is recalling 194 units of the TRYX Neuro Absorbable Antibacterial Envelope. This medical device is indicated for the stabilization of implanted pacemakers (IPG) and/or implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD). The recall was initiated because the processes of spaying, welding, drying oven, and polymer were not adequately validated.

The affected products are distributed nationwide in the United States. The recall involves specific model numbers NMRM6122 and NMRM6133, with lot numbers 16E03727, 16E05728, 16E02726, and 16E09730. The FDA has classified this recall as Class II.

Healthcare providers and patients should contact TYRX Inc. for further instructions regarding the return or replacement of these devices. The source text does not report any specific illnesses or injuries associated with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
TRYX Neuro Absorbable Antibacterial Envelope Product Usage: Indicated for stabilization of implanted pacemakers (IPG) and/or implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD)
Manufacturer
TYRX Inc.
Affected units
194

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by TYRX Inc. 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 3 products in this recall →