The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1069-2016·Announced 2016-03-16

Bard Denali Filter Delivery Systems 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 criteria for a High severity score.

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 being conducted because the stop cocks on these devices are potentially cracking.

The Denali Filter-Femoral Delivery System is indicated for use in the prevention of recurrent pulmonary embolism via placement in the vena cava. The affected product codes are DL900F and DL950F. The recall covers 3,572 units that were distributed nationwide in the United States, including DC and Puerto Rico, as well as in Hong Kong, Malaysia, Canada, and Chile.

Consumers and healthcare providers should contact Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc. for further instructions regarding the recall and replacement of affected devices.

The recalled product

Product
Denali Filter-Femoral Delivery System Product Code: DL900F/DL950F; Indicated for use in the prevention of recurrent pulmonary embolism via placement in the vena cava.
Affected units
3,572

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 →