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BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR VACCESS PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheters, 8mm x 4cm x 80cm. Product Usage: Vaccess PTA Balloon

FDA device recall Z-1533-2013 · posted 2013-06-12 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc
Reason for recall
Bard Peripheral Vascular (BPV) has confirmed that some product code/lot number combination of devices may have the incorrect balloon diameter labeled on the inflation hub. Specifically, the balloon size printed on the hub may read 7mm x 4cm, when the actual balloon size is 8mm x 4cm. All other product labeling is consistent with the actual 8mm x 4cm balloon size.
Action taken
BARD sent an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTIFICATION letters dated May 30, 2013 via FedEx overnight with proof of delivery notice to all affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, reason for recall, actions to be taken, and contact information. Customers were instructed to complete the enclosed Recall and Effectivenss Check Form and fax to the attention of Recall Coordinator in Customer Service at 1-800-994-6772.
Root cause
Mixed-up of materials/components
Status
Terminated
Product code
DQY
Quantity affected
415
Distribution
US Nationwide Distribution
Date initiated
2013-05-28
Date posted
2013-06-12
Date terminated
2013-10-23
Location
Tempe, AZ

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RecordFirmDate
VACCESS PTA BALLOON DILATATION CATHETER (K073472)C.R. Bard, Inc.2008-01-09