Medical Device
Manufacturing
THE TRADE PAPER OF THE FACTORY FLOOR
Z-2192-2009

Bard Access Systems, Inc., Fastrac* "Pull" Gastric Access Port Kit, REF 007036, 24F, Sterile

Bard Access Systems, Inc. / initiated 2008-12-04 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

C.R. Bard Access Systems, Inc began a recall of Bard Access Systems, Inc., Fastrac* "Pull" Gastric Access Port Kit, REF 007036, 24F, Sterile on . The reason FDA records is "Snare can detach in patient. The Polypectomy Snares and the Entake Peg System (which contain these snares) are being recalled because the looped portion of the snare can become detached and drop into the stomach or...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-2192-2009
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Bard Access Systems, Inc.
Product
Bard Access Systems, Inc., Fastrac* "Pull" Gastric Access Port Kit, REF 007036, 24F, Sterile.
Product code
KNT Tubes, Gastrointestinal (And Accessories)
Reason for recall
Snare can detach in patient. The Polypectomy Snares and the Entake Peg System (which contain these snares) are being recalled because the looped portion of the snare can become detached and drop into the stomach or other internal canal during use, necessitating retrieval of the remaining piece.
Root cause tag
manufacturing process
FDA root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Action
Bard contacted all 1,883 worldwide customers who received the distributed suspect 467 product code lots, comprising 177, 614 units that were either not expired or were still available in the field. These will be returned by the customer to Bard Access Systems. 1-800-290-1689.
Quantity in commerce
177,614 units
Distribution
Worldwide, including USA, Belgium, Canada, Australia, and Japan.
Product codes and lots
Lots: HURD1838, HURE2829, HURH0879.