FDA Recall Terminated

Bard Soft Mesh 4"x6" (10cm x 15cm) Flat, Product Code: 0117010. The Bard Soft Mesh patch is a non-absorbable, sterile prosthesis. It has a large pore design and is constructed of knitted polypropylene monofilaments. The device classification name is "Mesh, Surgical, Polymeric".

Recall: Z-2239-2011 · Initiated April 25, 2011

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2239-2011
Event Number
58685
Firm
Davol, Inc., Sub. C. R. Bard, Inc.
FEI Number
1213643
Product Code
FTL
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Labeling mix-ups
Initiated
April 25, 2011
Posted
May 23, 2011
Terminated
October 28, 2011
Address
100 Crossings Blvd, Warwick, RI, 02886-2850

Description

Bard Soft Mesh 4"x6" (10cm x 15cm) Flat, Product Code: 0117010. The Bard Soft Mesh patch is a non-absorbable, sterile prosthesis. It has a large pore design and is constructed of knitted polypropylene monofilaments. The device classification name is "Mesh, Surgical, Polymeric".

Reason

Mislabeling: complaints of product labeled as Bard Soft Mesh 4" x 6" containing Bard Soft Mesh 6" x 6"

Action

Davol issued an URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL notification letter to customers dated April 25, 2011, informing them the recall involving a single lot of the BARD Soft Mesh - Lot# HUUF0530. This recall has been initiated because this lot number may contain a different size patch than is indicated. Customers were instructed to immediately examine inventory and quarantine product subject to recall. Customers are asked to identify and notify their customers to whom recalled product may have been further distributed. A Recall Effectiveness Check reply form should be completed and returned to Davol via fax (401-825-8753). For directions on returning product or for questions regarding the recall, contact 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

198 units