Collagen Dental Wound Dressing Recall: Packaging May Not Be Sealed
Collagen Matrix Inc recalls dental wound dressings with packaging that may not be sealed, risking contamination. Affected products include Cytoplast RTMTAPE, GIBSON Healthcare, MaxxTape, NEOTAPE, and Karl Schumacher TAPE from specific lots.
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The packaging may not be sealed, which could compromise sterility.
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What happened, in plain English
Collagen Matrix Inc is recalling dental wound dressings that may have packaging not sealed properly, which could compromise sterility. This means the products might get contaminated and cause infections if used. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/60213-collagen-dental-wound-dressing-recall-packaging-may-not-be-sealed.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/60213-collagen-dental-wound-dressing-recall-packaging-may-not-be-sealed · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-1777-2022
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“Collagen Dental Wound Dressing Recall: Packaging May Not Be Sealed.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/60213-collagen-dental-wound-dressing-recall-packaging-may-not-be-sealed. Based on FDA recall #Z-1777-2022 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1777-2022%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The packaging may not be sealed, which could allow bacteria to enter the dressing. This might lead to infections if the dressing is used on open wounds or cuts without proper sterility.
Who’s affected
Dentists and dental patients who use the recalled wound dressings are affected. Patients with open wounds or recent dental procedures are at slightly higher risk due to potential contamination.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the brand names: Cytoplast RTMTAPE, GIBSON Healthcare, MaxxTape, NEOTAPE, or Karl Schumacher TAPE. The specific lot numbers listed in the recall notice indicate affected products.
- Brand
Collagen Matrix Inc- Product
Collagen Dental Wound Dressing - Bovine Dermis Tap, 25mm x 75mm Product was distributed under the following brand- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Check Packaging Seal
Look for packaging that is not sealed properly, which may indicate the product is affected.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 6 states.
FDA distribution: “US distribution to distributors in IL, IN, MI, NC, OH, and TX” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, Texas.
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 2 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
What should I do if I have the recalled product?
Inspect the packaging for proper sealing. If it is not sealed, do not use the product and contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-1777-2022 (August 3, 2022) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1777-2022 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 19, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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