CLASS III Device recall · Reported 18 Mar 2020 · FDA Enforcement Report
NeuraGen Nerve Guide diameter length recalled by Integra LifeSciences
Integra LifeSciences is recalling NeuraGen Nerve Guide diameter length, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 7 Feb 2020 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.
Check your package
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-1470-2020
- FDA event ID
- 84960
- Recalling firm
- Integra LifeSciences, Princeton, NJ
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 7 Feb 2020
- FDA classified
- 11 Mar 2020
- Reported
- 18 Mar 2020
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Device type
- Other Medical Devices
Timeline
| 7 Feb 2020 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 11 Mar 2020 | Classified by FDA | +33 days |
| 18 Mar 2020 | Published in enforcement report | +7 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Nonconforming product which was dispositioned for rejection was mistakenly released for commercial use.
Product as listed by the FDA
NeuraGen Nerve Guide, 7mm diameter, 2cm length; Part number PNG72 - Product Usage: NeuraGen nerve guide is indicated for the repair of peripheral nerve discontinuities where gap closure can be achieved by flexion of the extremity.
Where it was distributed
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution in the states of AZ, CA, CO, IN, LA, MI, MN, MO, NC, NM, NY, PA, SC, and TX and countries of Italy, France, Germany, and Finland.
Nationwide ArizonaCaliforniaColoradoIndianaLouisianaMichiganMinnesotaMissouriNorth CarolinaNew MexicoNew YorkPennsylvaniaSouth CarolinaTexas
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Nonconforming product which was dispositioned for rejection was mistakenly released for commercial use.
Which lots are affected?
Lot # 3388360
Where was it sold?
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution in the states of AZ, CA, CO, IN, LA, MI, MN, MO, NC, NM, NY, PA, SC, and TX and countries of Italy, France, Germany, and Finland.
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 III mean?
Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause any adverse health consequence, usually labelling or quality issues.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 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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