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Z-0360-2007

Bard Composix Kugel Hernia Patch- Large Circle 4.5'' with ePTFE

Davol Inc., Sub. C.R. Bard, Inc. / initiated 2007-01-10 / Completed

Davol, Inc., Sub. C. R. Bard, Inc. began a recall of Bard Composix Kugel Hernia Patch- Large Circle 4.5'' with ePTFE Product Code: 0010204 on . The reason FDA records is "PET recoil ring breakage-Memory recoil ring may break which could potentially lead to bowel perforation and or chronic enteric fistula". As of , the recall status on record is Completed.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0360-2007
Status
Completed
Initiated
Posted
Recalling firm
Davol Inc., Sub. C.R. Bard, Inc.
Product
Bard Composix Kugel Hernia Patch- Large Circle 4.5'' with ePTFE Product Code: 0010204
Product code
FTL Mesh, Surgical, Polymeric
Reason for recall
PET recoil ring breakage-Memory recoil ring may break which could potentially lead to bowel perforation and or chronic enteric fistula
FDA root cause
Other
Action
Davol Inc. notified Hospital Administrators/Risk Health Managers,distributors, and surgeons of the expanded recall by letter beginning 1/10/07. Product under recall is to be returned to Davol for replacement. Davol is posting recall information to their website.
Quantity in commerce
16,603 units
Distribution
Nationwide
Product codes and lots
Lot Numbers: 43AOD 43LOD  43BOD 43APD  43COD 43BPD  43DOD 43CPD  43EOD 43DPD  43FOD 43EPD  43GOD 43FPD  43HOD 43GPD  43IOD 43HPD 43JOD 43IPD  43KOD; Market Withdrawal: 43JPD 43DQD  43KPD 43EQD  43LPD 43FQD 43AQD 43GQD  43BQD 43HQD  43CQD 43IQD* *Redesigned products will be clearly indicated on the  label. Any product of this lot with the word 'Redesigned' on the label is not part of this Market Withdrawal.