The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1695-2014·Announced 2014-06-11

Bard Ventralight ST Mesh Recall Due to Potential Sterile Pouch Seal Failure

Davol, Inc. is recalling Bard Ventralight ST Mesh with Echo PS 8" Circle because the sterile pouch holding the inflation assembly may be open or have a weak seal.

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 source text describes a potential packaging defect (weak seal) without reporting any specific injuries, illnesses, or hospitalizations, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Davol, Inc., a subsidiary of C. R. Bard, Inc., is recalling the Bard Ventralight ST Mesh with Echo PS 8" Circle (Lot Number: HUXK0058). This medical device is indicated for the reconstruction of soft tissue deficiencies, such as the repair of hernias.

The recall was initiated because the pouch holding the sterile inflation assembly and inflation adapter may be open or have a weak seal. This defect could potentially compromise the sterility of the components.

The affected product was distributed nationwide in the United States and internationally to Austria, Belgium, Canada, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Healthcare providers and patients should contact the manufacturer for further instructions regarding the return or replacement of the device.

The recalled product

Product
Bard¿ Ventralight" ST Mesh with Echo PS" 8" Circle Number: 5955800 Indicated for use in the reconstruction of soft tissue deficiencies, such as the repair of hernias.

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)

  • Lot Number: HUXK0058

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 15 recalled by Davol, Inc., Subs. C. R. Bard, 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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Same manufacturer · Davol, Inc., Subs. C. R. Bard, Inc.

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