FDA Recall Terminated

Bard Ventralex" ST Medium Circle with Strap Hernia Patch Diameter 6.4cm /2.5", Catalog Number: 5950008. Intended for use in the reconstruction of soft tissue, where weakness exists, in procedures involving soft tissue repair, including repair hernias and deficiencies caused by trocars.

Recall: Z-0144-2012 · Initiated October 4, 2011

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0144-2012
Event Number
60057
Firm
Davol, Inc., Sub. C. R. Bard, Inc.
FEI Number
1213643
Product Code
FTL
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Packaging process control
Initiated
October 4, 2011
Posted
November 1, 2011
Terminated
September 20, 2013
Address
100 Crossings Blvd, Warwick, RI, 02886-2850

Description

Bard Ventralex" ST Medium Circle with Strap Hernia Patch Diameter 6.4cm /2.5", Catalog Number: 5950008. Intended for use in the reconstruction of soft tissue, where weakness exists, in procedures involving soft tissue repair, including repair hernias and deficiencies caused by trocars.

Reason

Mislabeled: Bard Ventralex" ST Medium Circle was packaged in a pre-printed carton identified for a Bard Ventralex" ST Large Circle.

Action

Davol Inc. issued an Urgent; Medical Device Recall letter on 10/4/11 for the mislabeled Bard Ventralex ST Medium Circle. The letter identified the affected product and explained the reason for recall. Customers are to immediately examine their inventory and quarantine any affected product. In addition, if any product was further distributed then those customers should be notified of the recall as well. Accounts are to contact Davol Customer Service at 1-800-556-6275 for instructions on how to return product to Davol. The attached recall effectiveness check form should be completed and returned. Questions should be directed towards Davol Customer Service Department at 1-800-556-6275 or C. R. Bard's Medical Services & Support Department at 1-800-562-0027.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution

Quantity

96 units