Cook Biotech, Inc. Biodesign Fistula Plug C-FPB-0.4 - For implantation to reinforce soft tissue for repair of recto-vaginal or anorectal fistulas. Order Number (GPN): G24667 Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Biodesign Fistula Plug C-FPB-0.4 - For implantation to reinforce soft tissue for repair of recto-vaginal or anorectal fistulas. Order Number (GPN): G24667
Brand
Cook Biotech, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
UDI-DI: (01)00827002246676(17)250319(10)LB1524471 Lot Number: LB1524471
Products Sold
UDI-DI: (01)00827002246676(17)250319(10)LB1524471 Lot Number: LB1524471
Cook Biotech, Inc. is recalling Biodesign Fistula Plug C-FPB-0.4 - For implantation to reinforce soft tissue for repair of recto-vag due to Products expire prior to the expiration date printed on the product labeling. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Products expire prior to the expiration date printed on the product labeling
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Cook Biotech Inc. issued Urgent: Medical Device Recall Letter on 8/7/24. Letter states reason for recall, health risk and action to take: 1. Examine inventory immediately to determine if you have affected product(s), and quarantine affected product(s). Immediately cease all distribution and use of Biodesign Fistula Plugs with Lot Numbers provided in the Product Information section of this letter. 2. Return the affected product(s) to Cook Medical with a copy of the Acknowledgement and Receipt Form to receive a product credit. Note: Unaffected products that are returned will not be credited. 3. Please complete the Acknowledgement and Receipt Form within 5 business days of receiving this letter. Even if you do not have affected product(s) on hand, you must still complete the Acknowledgement and Receipt Form and return via fax (812.339.7316) or email (FieldActionsNA@CookMedical.com). 4. This notice must be shared with appropriate personnel, including down to the user level, within your organization or with any organization where the potentially affected devices have been transferred. 5. Immediately report adverse events to Cook Medical Customer Relations by phone at 800.457.4500 or 812.339.2235, Monday through Friday between 7:30am and 5:00pm (Eastern Time), or by email to: CustomerRelationsNA@CookMedical.com. Cook Biotech initiated CAPA 2024-CR-002 for this issue. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Cook Medical Customer Relations at 800.457.4500 or 812.339.2235.
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View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026