FDA Recall Terminated

Bard Ventralight" ST Mesh with Echo PS" 6"x8" Reorder Number: 5955680 Indicated for use in the reconstruction of soft tissue deficiencies, such as the repair of hernias.

Recall: Z-1693-2014 · Initiated April 24, 2014

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1693-2014
Event Number
68124
Firm
Davol, Inc., Subs. C. R. Bard, Inc.
FEI Number
1213643
Product Code
GCJ
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Packaging process control
Initiated
April 24, 2014
Posted
June 2, 2014
Terminated
December 23, 2015
Address
100 Crossings Blvd, Warwick, RI, 02886-2850

Description

Bard Ventralight" ST Mesh with Echo PS" 6"x8" Reorder Number: 5955680 Indicated for use in the reconstruction of soft tissue deficiencies, such as the repair of hernias.

Reason

Pouch holding sterile inflation assembly and inflation adapter may be open or have a weak seal.

Action

Davol, Inc., Subs. C. R. Bard, Inc.sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated April 28, 2014, to all affected consignees. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the consignee. Consignees were instructed to examine their inventory and quarantine product subject to the recall, contact Davol Customer Service at 1-800-556-6275 or C.R. Bard's Medical Services and Support Department at 1-800-562-0027 for instructions on how to return the product to Davol, Consignees were also instructed to complete and return the recall effectiveness check form, and notify their customers if the product was further distributed. For questions regarding this recall call 1-800-556-6275.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Internationally to AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, CANADA, CYPRUS, ESTONIA, FINLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, GREECE, IRELAND, ITALY, LUXEMBOURG, NETHERLANDS, NORWAY, POLAND, PORTUGAL, SOUTH AFRICA, SPAIN, SWEDEN, SWITZERLAND, and UNITED KINGDOM