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
- 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.
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
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.
Nationwide Distribution.
49 units