FDA Recall Terminated

Bard Ventralight ST Mesh. - Ellipse 8" x 10" (20.3 cm x 25.4 cm) Product Code 5954810. The Bard Ventralight ST Mesh is a dual-component (absorbable and nonabsorbable) sterile prosthesis. The device classification name is "Mesh, Surgical, Polymeric." It is in tented for use in the reconstruction of soft tissue deficiencies, such as for the repair of hernias.

Recall: Z-2412-2012 · Initiated September 4, 2012

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2412-2012
Event Number
63069
Firm
Davol, Inc., Subs. C. R. Bard, Inc.
FEI Number
1213643
Product Code
FTL
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Mixed-up of materials/components
Initiated
September 4, 2012
Posted
September 20, 2012
Terminated
September 3, 2013
Address
100 Crossings Blvd, Warwick, RI, 02886-2850

Description

Bard Ventralight ST Mesh. - Ellipse 8" x 10" (20.3 cm x 25.4 cm) Product Code 5954810. The Bard Ventralight ST Mesh is a dual-component (absorbable and nonabsorbable) sterile prosthesis. The device classification name is "Mesh, Surgical, Polymeric." It is in tented for use in the reconstruction of soft tissue deficiencies, such as for the repair of hernias.

Reason

Mislabeled: The 8" x 10" package contains 7" x 9" VENTRALIGHT ST Mesh product and the 7" x 9" package contains 8" x 10" VENTRALIGHT ST Mesh product

Action

Davol issued an "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated September 4, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. The letter advises customers to examine their inventory and quarantine affected product for return to the firm. Customers were asked to complete and return a Recall Effectiveness Check Form. Contact Davol Customer Service Department at 1-800-556-6275 or C.R. Bard's Medical Services & Support Department at 1-800-562-0027 if you have any questions.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution.

Quantity

49 units