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Bard E LUMINEXX Biliary Stent, Size: 14mm x 30mm, Product Number: ZBM14030.

FDA device recall Z-1466-2009 · posted 2009-06-17 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc
Reason for recall
This action is being taken because a label for an indicated use was applied to product sizes that are not approved for that use. The incorrect indication for use label stated "Now Approved for Vascular Use".
Action taken
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc. (BVP) sent an "Urgent - Product Recall Notice" letter to consignees dated December 22, 2008 outlining the reason for the recall. In the letter, customers were informed to check all inventory locations, stop any further distribution of and return affected product to BPV. Consignees were to complete the enclosed Recall and Effectiveness Check Form and fax to 1-800-440-5376 or send information by phone at 1-800-321-4254 extension 2727 or e-mail at silvia.carillo@crbard.com.
Root cause
Employee error
Status
Terminated
Product code
FGE
Quantity affected
94 units total for all product codes
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution including states of AL, AR, CA, CT, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, MO, MS, NC, ND, NJ, NM, NY, OH, PA, TN, TX, VA and WI.
Date initiated
2008-12-23
Date posted
2009-06-17
Date terminated
2012-04-02
Location
Tempe, AZ

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RecordFirmDate
BARD E LUMINEXX BILIARY STENT (K063532)Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.2008-05-30