The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0223-2016·Announced 2015-11-11

Bard Flair Endovascular Stent Graft Recalled for Deployment Failures

Bard Peripheral Vascular is recalling 292 units of the FLAIR Endovascular Stent Graft due to potential deployment failures during use.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a structural defect (deployment failure) in an implanted medical device, which aligns with the rubric criteria for Severe severity (structural defect/significant injury risk).

Plain-English summary

Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc. is recalling 292 units of the FLAIR Endovascular Stent Graft (Product Codes FAS08070 and FAF08070, Implant Size 8mmx70mm). The recall is being conducted because of the harm associated with failure to deploy or deployment-related issues that could occur during use.

The affected devices are flexible, self-expanding endoprostheses comprised of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) encapsulating a Nitinol stent framework. They are available in both flared and straight configurations. The recall covers units distributed nationwide in the US.

The source text does not specify specific actions for consumers or patients, nor does it provide a list of specific lot numbers in the narrative text, though structured data indicates multiple lots are involved. Patients who have had this device implanted should consult their healthcare provider regarding the recall.

The recalled product

Product
FLAIR Endovascular Stent Graft, Product Code: FAS08070, FAF08070, Implant Size: 8mmx70mm The FLAIR Endovascular Stent Graft (implant) is a flexible, self-expanding endoprosthesis comprised of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) encapsulating a Nitinol stent framework. The F
Affected units
292

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Product Code: FAF08070

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.