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BardVentralex" Hernia Patch Medium Circle with Strap Diameter 6.4cm /2.5",\ Catalog #0010302, lot number HUTL1283. The B

FDA device recall Z-2124-2011 · posted 2011-05-02 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Davol, Inc., Sub. C. R. Bard, Inc.
Reason for recall
Mislabeled: Bard Medium Ventralex Hernia Patch 6.4cm /2.5" packaged in a pre-printed carton identified for a Bard Ventralex Small Circle 4.3cm /1.7"
Action taken
Davol sent an Urgent: Medical Device Recall letter on April 11, 2011, via FedeX Priority Overnight to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to examine their inventory and remove and return the recalled lot. Distributors were requested to notify their accounts. For questions contact the Davol Customer Service Department at 1-800-556-6275 or C. R. Bard's Medical Services & Support Department at 1-800-562-0027.
Root cause
Labeling mix-ups
Status
Terminated
Product code
FTL
Quantity affected
146 units
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution - USA including AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, MI, MO, MT, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, and WV.
Date initiated
2011-04-11
Date posted
2011-05-02
Date terminated
2011-10-27
Location
Warwick, RI

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RecordFirmDate
BARD VENTRALEX HERNIA PATCH, MODELS 0010302, 0010301 (K021736)C.R. Bard, Inc.2002-07-16