BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR VACCESS PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheters, 8mm x 4cm x 80cm. Product Usage: Vaccess PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheters are recommended for use in Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty of the femoral, iliac and renal arteries and for the treatment of obstructive lesions of native or synthetic arteriovenous dialysis fistulae. This device is also recommended for post-dilatation of balloon expandable stents, self-expanding stents and stent grafts in the peripheral vasculature. This catheter is not for use in coronary arteries. Vaccess PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheters are supplied sterile and intended for single use.
FDA Recall Z-1533-2013 · Posted 2013-06-12
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Recalling FirmBard Peripheral Vascular Inc
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeDQY
Date Initiated2013-05-28
Date Terminated2013-10-23
Product Quantity415
Reason for Recall
Bard Peripheral Vascular (BPV) has confirmed that some product code/lot number combination of devices may have the incorrect balloon diameter labeled on the inflation hub. Specifically, the balloon size printed on the hub may read 7mm x 4cm, when the actual balloon size is 8mm x 4cm. All other product labeling is consistent with the actual 8mm x 4cm balloon size.
Firm Action
BARD sent an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTIFICATION letters dated May 30, 2013 via FedEx overnight with proof of delivery notice to all affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, reason for recall, actions to be taken, and contact information. Customers were instructed to complete the enclosed Recall and Effectivenss Check Form and fax to the attention of Recall Coordinator in Customer Service at 1-800-994-6772.
Root Cause
Mixed-up of materials/components
Distribution Pattern
US Nationwide Distribution
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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