FDA Recall Terminated

Bard PerFix Light Plug The Bard PerFix Light Plug is indicated for reinforcement if soft tissue, where weakness exists, in procedures involving soft tissue repair, such as groin hernia defects.

Recall: Z-0191-2015 · Initiated October 8, 2014

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0191-2015
Event Number
69464
Firm
Davol, Inc., Subs. C. R. Bard, Inc.
FEI Number
1213643
Product Code
FTL
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Error in labeling
Initiated
October 8, 2014
Posted
November 7, 2014
Terminated
December 23, 2015
Address
100 Crossings Blvd, Warwick, RI, 02886-2850

Description

Bard PerFix Light Plug The Bard PerFix Light Plug is indicated for reinforcement if soft tissue, where weakness exists, in procedures involving soft tissue repair, such as groin hernia defects.

Reason

The patient record peel-off label product code and size did not match the other labeling and actual product in the packaging for the Bard Small PerFix Light Plug.

Action

Davol Inc. (Subsidiary of C.R. Bard, Inc)sent Customer Notification letters on Friday, October 10, 2014, via FedEx next day delivery with signature confirmation to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. Action required: Examine your inventory and identify any product subject to this communication. A sample of the product labeling for the lot has been enclosed to assist in product code and lot number identification. The enclosure also depicts the supplied label as well as an image of the label with the correct information. If you have any remaining inventory, a copy of this communication can be kept with the units for future medical record documentation purposes. If you have already used some of the product lot, you may amend any patient record(s) based upon the content of this communication. Please complete and return the accompanying Effectiveness Check Form attached to this letter regardless of whether or not you have any remaining units of the affected product lot. If you may have further distributed or transferred this product, please identify the respective organizations and notify them of this product communication. Your notification to these organizations may be enhanced by including a copy of this product communication letter. This product communication is being made with the knowledge of the Food and Drug Administration. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused your organization. Please contact the Davol Customer Service Department at 1-800-556-6275 or C.R. Bard Medical Services & Support Department at 1-800-562-0027 if you have any questions.

Distribution

US Distribution including the states of CA, NM, OH, DE, MN, UT, MD and MO.

Quantity

78 units