CLASS II Device recall · Reported 16 Oct 2019 · FDA Enforcement Report

BioEnvelope, surgical mesh envelope recalled by Aziyo Biologics

Aziyo Biologics is recalling BioEnvelope, surgical mesh envelope, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 21 Aug 2019 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codes1. Catalog Number 440576 (UDI Number 004035479160524) Lot Numbers: M18A1010, M18A1022, M18C1070, M18G1185; 2. Catalog Number 440577 (UDI Number 004035479160531) Lot Number M18A1021; 3. Catalog Number 440578 (UDI Number 004035479160548) Lot Numbers: M18A1008, M18B1051, M18G1181; 4. Catalog Number 440579 (UDI Number 004035479160555) Lot Numbers: M18F1146, M18G1188; 5. Catalog Number 440622 (UDI Number 004035479160616) Lot Numbers: M18A1007, M18D1080; 6. Catalog Number 440623 (UDI Number 004035479160623) Lot Numbers: M18A1015, M18C1071; 7. Catalog Number 440625 (UDI Number 004035479160647) Lot Number M18G1189; 8. Catalog Number 440626 (UDI Number 004035479160654) Lot Numbers: M18A1014; M18B1054
Quantity recalled1018 units

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0039-2020
FDA event ID
83652
Recalling firm
Aziyo Biologics, Roswell, GA
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
21 Aug 2019
FDA classified
4 Oct 2019
Reported
16 Oct 2019
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Letter
Reason category
Device Malfunction

Timeline

21 Aug 2019Recall initiated by company
4 Oct 2019Classified by FDA+44 days
16 Oct 2019Published in enforcement report+12 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Possible suture brittleness or breakage along the Envelope seam before the expiration date of the device.

Device recalls are issued when a component, software or design fault could cause the device to fail or give wrong readings. Many are corrections applied in the field rather than physical returns.

Product as listed by the FDA

BioEnvelope, surgical mesh envelope. Labeled as the following: 1. BioEnvelope (Medium) (single pack); 2. BioEnvelope (Large) (single pack); 3. BioEnvelope (Extra Large) (single pack); 4. BioEnvelope (Extra Extra Large) (single pack); 5. BioEnvelope (Large) (5-pack); 6. BioEnvelope (Medium) (5-pack); 7. BioEnvelope (Extra Extra Large) (5-pack); 8. BioEnvelope (Extra Large) (5-pack) Product Usage: The BioEnvelope is intended to securely hold a cardiac implantable electronic device to create a stable environment when implanted in the body. The cardiac implantable electronic devices that may be used with the CanGaroo Envelope include pacemaker pulse generators, defibrillators, or other cardiac implantable electronic devices.

Where it was distributed

US Nationwide distribution including the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, LA, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI.

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Questions about this recall

Is BioEnvelope, surgical mesh envelope recalled?

Yes. Aziyo Biologics recalled BioEnvelope, surgical mesh envelope on 21 Aug 2019. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number Z-0039-2020.

Why was it recalled?

Possible suture brittleness or breakage along the Envelope seam before the expiration date of the device.

Which lots are affected?

1. Catalog Number 440576 (UDI Number 004035479160524) Lot Numbers: M18A1010, M18A1022, M18C1070, M18G1185; 2. Catalog Number 440577 (UDI Number 004035479160531) Lot Number M18A1021; 3. Catalog Number 440578 (UDI Number 004035479160548) Lot Numbers: M18A1008, M18B1051, M18G1181; 4. Catalog Number 440579 (UDI Number 004035479160555) Lot Numbers: M18F1146, M18G1188; 5. Catalog Number 440622 (UDI Number 004035479160616) Lot Numbers: M18A1007, M18D1080; 6. Catalog Number 440623 (UDI Number 004035479160623) Lot Numbers: M18A1015, M18C1071; 7. Catalog Number 440625 (UDI Number 004035479160647) Lot Number M18G1189; 8. Catalog Number 440626 (UDI Number 004035479160654) Lot Numbers: M18A1014; M18B1054

Where was it sold?

US Nationwide distribution including the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, LA, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI.

What should I do if I have it?

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

What does Class II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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