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Manufacturing
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Z-2134-2010

Bard Dorado Pta Balloon Dilatation Catheters, Product Code # Dr135715

Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc / initiated 2010-05-04 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc began a recall of BARD DORADO PTA BALLOON DILATATION CATHETERS, PRODUCT CODE # DR135715 on . The reason FDA records is "The affected DORADO PTA Balloon Dilatation catheters contain catheter materials that, under certain conditions, are subject to premature breakage allowing the balloon to partially or completely separate from the...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-2134-2010
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc
Product
Bard Dorado Pta Balloon Dilatation Catheters, Product Code # Dr135715
Product code
DQY Catheter, Percutaneous
Reason for recall
The affected DORADO PTA Balloon Dilatation catheters contain catheter materials that, under certain conditions, are subject to premature breakage allowing the balloon to partially or completely separate from the catheter shaft.
Root cause tag
manufacturing process
FDA root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Action
The Bard Peripheral Vascular "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTIFICATION" with attached "RECALL AND EFFECTIVENESS CHECK FORM" was sent to the affected consignees beginning May 7, 2010 via FedEx. The recall notice informed the consignees of the reason for recall, the products affected and instructed them not to use or further distribute any affected product. The consignees were also instructed to call the firm's Recall Coordinator Silvia Carrillo at 1-800-321-4254 Option #2 Ext 2727 (M-F 7am to 4pm MST) or email at [email protected] to facilitate the expedient return of the affected products. Additionally they were asked to fax the Recall and Effectiveness Check Form to BPV at 1-800-994-6772.
Quantity in commerce
227 units
Distribution
Nationwide
Product codes and lots
LOT NUMBERS: 93DT0146, 93DT0175, 93IT0211, 93IT0211