Baxter Healthcare Corporation is recalling 165 units of Baxter Seprafilm Adhesion Barrier (1 Half Sheet, 5-PK) because the product was distributed in the United States without the required regulatory approval. This medical device is intended for use during abdominal and pelvic surgery to help prevent internal tissues from sticking together. While the specific safety defect is regulatory in nature, consumers and healthcare providers should be aware that the product did not undergo the standard review process required for U.S. distribution.
Using a medical device that has not received proper regulatory approval means the product's safety and effectiveness for its intended surgical use have not been formally verified by the FDA, which could lead to unknown performance issues during surgery.
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