The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1068-2016·Announced 2016-03-16

Bard Denali Filter Delivery System Recalled for Cracking Stop Cocks

Bard Peripheral Vascular is recalling Denali Filter Delivery Systems because stop cocks may crack.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a medical device with a structural defect (cracking stop cocks) that poses a risk of harm, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or illnesses, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc. is recalling the Denali Filter-Jugular/Subclavian Delivery System and the Denali Filter-Femoral Delivery System. The recall is due to a defect where the stop cocks on the devices may potentially crack.

The Denali Filter-Jugular/Subclavian Delivery System (Product Codes DL900J/DL950J) is indicated for use in the prevention of recurrent pulmonary embolism via placement in the vena cava. The recall covers 2,904 units distributed nationwide in the United States, including DC and Puerto Rico, as well as in specific countries including Hong Kong, Malaysia, Canada, and Chile.

Consumers and healthcare providers should contact Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc. for instructions on how to return the affected devices. The specific lot numbers affected are listed in the agency's recall record.

The recalled product

Product
Denali Filter-Jugular/Subclavian Delivery System Product Code: DL900J/DL950J; Indicated for use in the prevention of recurrent pulmonary embolism via placement in the vena cava.
Affected units
2,904

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 49 states specifically:

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.

See all 2 products in this recall →