FDA Recall Terminated

Bard Distaflo Vascular Bypass Graft; Product Code: DF6006SC; 8 mm x 60 cm. Intended for bypass or reconstruction of peripheral arterial blood vessels.

Recall: Z-0785-2016 · Initiated January 5, 2016

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0785-2016
Event Number
73022
Firm
Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc
FEI Number
2020394
Product Code
DSY
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Error in labeling
Initiated
January 5, 2016
Posted
February 9, 2016
Terminated
March 25, 2016
Address
1625 W 3rd St, Tempe, AZ, 85281-2438

Description

Bard Distaflo Vascular Bypass Graft; Product Code: DF6006SC; 8 mm x 60 cm. Intended for bypass or reconstruction of peripheral arterial blood vessels.

Reason

Size mislabeling; the graft is labeled as a 6 mm diameter graft when the actual packaged product is an 8 mm graft.

Action

Customer notification letters were sent on 01/05/2016. Customers were asked to not use the affected product, or further distribute it. Customers were asked to check all inventory locations for the affected product code, lot number combination listed. If customers further distributed any of the product they are requested to contact that location, advise them of the recall, and forward the listed instructions. The letter states to remove all identified product from the shelves. If no affected product is going to be returned the firm states to complete and return the attached form stating so. If customers have product it is requested that they also complete the attached form, and state the quantities and lot numbers in stock. The letter requests that customers call the firm's Recall Coordinator, Raye Seisinger, at 1-800-321-4254, option #2 ext. 2501 (M-F 6am to 3pm MST) or email [email protected]. Once all information has been verified the customer will be issued a Return Authorization or Consignment Recall Number to facilitate the expedient return of the product. The firm will provide replace product for returned product. Fax the attached form to the firm at 1-800-994-6772. If the customer cannot fax the firm they request that the Recall Coordinator be contact and provided the information verbally. The letter states a mailing label is enclosed to return the affected product. Customers are requested to amek the package as "recalled product" and include the XC or XH number. All products should be returned to the following shipping address: Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc. 1415 W. 3rd St. Tempe, AZ 85281

Distribution

Distributed in the states of AL, TX, and CA.

Quantity

4 units