FDA Recall Terminated

Bard Aspira Dressing Kit, Product Code 4991503. The Aspira Peritoneal Drainage system is indicated for intermittent drainage of recurrent and symptomatic malignant ascites. The catheter is intended for long-term access of the peritoneal cavity in order to relieve symptoms such as dyspnea or other symptoms associated with malignant ascites.

Recall: Z-2960-2011 · Initiated May 21, 2011

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2960-2011
Event Number
59119
Firm
Bard Access Systems
FEI Number
3006260740
Product Code
FJS
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Error in labeling
Initiated
May 21, 2011
Posted
August 8, 2011
Terminated
November 2, 2011
Address
605 North 5600, West Salt Lake City, UT, 84116-3738

Description

Bard Aspira Dressing Kit, Product Code 4991503. The Aspira Peritoneal Drainage system is indicated for intermittent drainage of recurrent and symptomatic malignant ascites. The catheter is intended for long-term access of the peritoneal cavity in order to relieve symptoms such as dyspnea or other symptoms associated with malignant ascites.

Reason

Labeling for drainage kit contained incomplete information.

Action

The firm, BARD, sent a letter entitled "Labeling Discrepancy on Aspira Drainage Accessory Kits" dated June 12, 2011 to its customers. The letter provides the customers with the information missing from the labeling and/or IFU stating that the product can be safely used for peritoneal and pleural applications. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact BARD at 1-800-290-1689. If there are any clinical questions please contact Medical Services and Support at 1-866-893-2691.

Distribution

Nationwide distribution.

Quantity

21,040 units