Baxter VERITAS Collagen Matrix Patches May Have Undersized Width - Recall
Baxter Healthcare recalls VERITAS Collagen Matrix 12x25 cm patches that may have undersized width dimensions. This affects pelvic floor reconstruction and rectal prolapse repair products with specific lot numbers and expiration dates.
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VERITAS Collagen Matrix 12x25 cm Patches may have undersized width dimensions.
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What happened, in plain English
Baxter Healthcare is recalling VERITAS Collagen Matrix 12x25 cm patches that may have undersized width dimensions. This could affect pelvic floor reconstruction and rectal prolapse repair procedures. The recall is for specific lot numbers and expiration dates. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/63676-baxter-veritas-collagen-matrix-patches-may-have-undersized-width-recall.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/63676-baxter-veritas-collagen-matrix-patches-may-have-undersized-width-recall · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-0807-2021
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“Baxter VERITAS Collagen Matrix Patches May Have Undersized Width - Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/63676-baxter-veritas-collagen-matrix-patches-may-have-undersized-width-recall. Based on FDA recall #Z-0807-2021 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0807-2021%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The patches may have undersized width dimensions, which could lead to improper fit during medical procedures. However, the hazard does not involve immediate risks like injury or death in normal use.
Who’s affected
People who purchased VERITAS Collagen Matrix patches for pelvic floor reconstruction or rectal prolapse repair. Those using the product for medical procedures are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check the product label for lot numbers and expiration dates: SP20A15-1421512 (exp 10/8/2022), SP20F22-1459746 (exp 4/1/2023), and other specific lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
- Brand
Baxter Healthcare- Product
VERITAS Collagen Matrix- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Check Product Label
Look for lot numbers and expiration dates on the patch packaging to determine if it is affected.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide and abroad; the notice names 10 states.
FDA distribution: “Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of FL, IL, MA, MS, OH, OR, TX, VA, WA, WV and the countries of Australia, Poland, and United Kingdom.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Named in the notice: Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 2.3 years after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Do I need to stop using these patches?
No, the recall does not require stopping use immediately. The hazard is low risk and does not involve serious injury in normal use.
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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-0807-2021 (December 11, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0807-2021 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.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official FDA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.