Bard Distaflo Vascular Bypass Graft; Product Code: DF6006SC; 8 mm x 60 cm. Intended for bypass or reconstruction of peri

FDA device recall Z-0785-2016 · posted 2016-02-09 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm

Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc

Reason for recall

Size mislabeling; the graft is labeled as a 6 mm diameter graft when the actual packaged product is an 8 mm graft.

Action taken

Customer notification letters were sent on 01/05/2016. Customers were asked to not use the affected product, or further distribute it. Customers were asked to check all inventory locations for the affected product code, lot number combination listed. If customers further distributed any of the product they are requested to contact that location, advise them of the recall, and forward the listed instructions. The letter states to remove all identified product from the shelves. If no affected product is going to be returned the firm states to complete and return the attached form stating so. If customers have product it is requested that they also complete the attached form, and state the quantities and lot numbers in stock. The letter requests that customers call the firm's Recall Coordinator, Raye Seisinger, at 1-800-321-4254, option #2 ext. 2501 (M-F 6am to 3pm MST) or email raye.seisinger@crbard.com. Once all information has been verified the customer will be issued a Return Authorization or Consignment Recall Number to facilitate the expedient return of the product. The firm will provide replace product for returned product. Fax the attached form to the firm at 1-800-994-6772. If the customer cannot fax the firm they request that the Recall Coordinator be contact and provided the information verbally. The letter states a mailing label is enclosed to return the affected product. Customers are requested to amek the package as "recalled product" and include the XC or XH number. All products should be returned to the following shipping address: Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc. 1415 W. 3rd St. Tempe, AZ 85281

Root cause

Error in labeling

Status

Terminated

Product code

DSY

Quantity affected

4 units

Distribution

Distributed in the states of AL, TX, and CA.

Date initiated

2016-01-05

Date posted

2016-02-09

Date terminated

2016-03-25

Location

Tempe, AZ

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