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BARD Mesh Pre-shaped (1.8" x 4.0"/4.5cm x 10cm) Product code: 0112700 Intended use: Bard Pre-shaped mesh is a pre-shaped mesh constructed of knitted polypropylene monofilaments. It is indicated for the repair of inguinal hernia defects

FDA Recall Z-0446-2011 · Posted 2010-11-23

Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeFTL
Date Initiated2010-10-15
Date Terminated2011-10-27
Product Quantity144 units

Reason for Recall

Mislabeled: The labeled BARD Mesh Pre-shaped product code 0112700 (1.8" x 4.0"/4.5cm x 10cm), but the contents are the BARD Mesh Large Pre-shaped product code 0113700 (2.4" x 5.4"/6.0cm x 13.7cm).

Firm Action

Davol issued an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter on October 15, 2010, via Overnight Delivery to all customers. The letter describes the product, the problem and the action to be taken by the customers. The customers were instructed to immediately examine their inventory and quaratine the product; identify and notify customers they may have further distributed the product to of this recall; contact Davol Customer Service at 1-800-556-6275 for instructions on how to return product, and complete and return the attached EFFECTIVENESS CHECK form via fax to 1-401-825-8753. If you have an questions, please contact Davol Customer Service Department at 1-800-556-6275 or C. R. Bard's Medical Service Support Department at 1-800-562-0027.

Root Cause

Process control

Distribution Pattern

Nationwide distribution

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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