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Bard Composix Kugel Mesh X-Large Patch (January 09, 2006)

Starting date:
January 09, 2006
Posting date:
February 06, 2006
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Product Safety
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-30400

Reason

Davol as received complaint records of the PET recoil ring breaking, which could potentially lead to bowel perforation and or chronic enteric fistulas.

Affected products

Bard Composix Kugel Mesh X-Large Patch

Lot or serial number

Not applicable

Model or catalog number

0010206, 0010207, 0010208

Companies

Manufacturer
Not Applicable