FDA Recall Terminated

Bard Mesh Monofilament Knitted Polypropylene; size 3" x 6", 3 units per box. Davol Inc. A Subsidiary of C.R. Bard, Inc. 100 Sockanossett Crossroad Cranston, RI 02920. Intended as reinforcement of soft tissue where weakness exists.

Recall: Z-1649-2010 · Initiated March 5, 2010

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1649-2010
Event Number
54884
Firm
Ram Medical Inc
FEI Number
1000222355
Product Code
FTL
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
March 5, 2010
Posted
June 8, 2010
Terminated
June 6, 2016
Address
4 Haul Rd, Wayne, NJ, 07470-6625

Description

Bard Mesh Monofilament Knitted Polypropylene; size 3" x 6", 3 units per box. Davol Inc. A Subsidiary of C.R. Bard, Inc. 100 Sockanossett Crossroad Cranston, RI 02920. Intended as reinforcement of soft tissue where weakness exists.

Reason

Counterfeit product mixed with authentic product. The problem was recognized by the mismatching of expiration dates and the subtle differences in packaging.

Action

Ram Medical Inc., contacted Customers by phone beginning March 4, 2010 and issued "Urgent Device Recall" notifications beginning March 8, 2010. Further notifications were issued to expand the scope of the recall by the firm. Each notification described the affected product and asked the User to complete a Recall Acknowledgement Form and return it to the firm. All affected product should be returned to the firm. For further information, contact Ram Medical, Inc. at 1-973-633-0400 Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution -- CO, IL , NY, MO and FL.

Quantity

135 boxes of lor 43HPD027, 25 boxes of 43HPD032; 42 boxes of HUSG0540