Bard Distaflo Vascular Bypass Graft Recalled for Size Mislabeling
Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc is recalling four units of the Bard Distaflo Vascular Bypass Graft because the product is mislabeled as 6 mm when it is actually 8 mm.
What this means for you
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard is a labeling error (size mislabeling) without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.
Plain-English summary
Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc is recalling four units of the Bard Distaflo Vascular Bypass Graft, Product Code DF8006SC, Lot Number VTZE1783. The recall is due to size mislabeling; the product is labeled as a 6 mm diameter graft, but the actual packaged product is an 8 mm graft.
The affected units were distributed in the states of Alabama, Texas, and California. The grafts are intended for the bypass or reconstruction of peripheral arterial blood vessels.
Healthcare providers and patients should stop using the affected units and contact Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Bard Distaflo Vascular Bypass Graft; Product Code: DF8006SC; 6 mm x 80 cm. Intended for bypass or reconstruction of peripheral arterial blood vessels.
- Manufacturer
- Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc
- Category
- Medical Device — Vascular Graft
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 4
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: DF8006SC Lot Number: VTZE1783
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 2 recalled by Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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