IMPRA® ePTFE Vascular Grafts F5006TWSCRecalls & reported problems
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc. · IMPRA® ePTFE Vascular Graft, Carboflo® Flex Thinwall Small Beading Carbon-Lined, 6 mm x 50 cm · Class 2 · Implant
All models of IMPRA ePTFE Vascular Grafts (52)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 2
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00801741021558), received between Dec 14, 2016 and Jul 18, 2017 — classified as 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Torn Material” (2 reports).
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Torn Material2
Patient problems
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1
- No Patient Involvement1
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJul 18, 2017Torn Material; Torn Material
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING PREPARATION OF A SURGICAL GRAFT, A TEAR IN THE GRAFT OCCURRED WHILE REMOVING THE BEADING. A NEW SURGICAL GRAFT WAS PREPPED AND IMPLANTED WITHOUT INCIDENT. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT CONTACT.
Patient problems: No Patient Involvement
MAUDE report 6722324 ↗MalfunctionDec 14, 2016Torn Material; Torn Material
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN INTRAOPERATIVE PROCEDURE, AN ALLEGED TEAR IN THE VASCULAR GRAFT WAS IDENTIFIED UPON REMOVAL OF THE BEADING. THE HEALTH CARE PROVIDER REMOVED THE TORN SEGMENT AND COMPLETED THE PROCEDURE WITH THE VASCULAR GRAFT. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 6173561 ↗
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- ADVANTA SLIDER GDS 22267Atrium Medical Corporation · PROSTHESIS, VASCULAR GRAFT, OF LESS THEN 6MM DIAMETER1 recall0 reports
- ADVANTA SLIDER GDS 22011Atrium Medical Corporation · PROSTHESIS, VASCULAR GRAFT, OF LESS THEN 6MM DIAMETER1 recall0 reports
- ADVANTA SLIDER GDS 22061Atrium Medical Corporation · PROSTHESIS, VASCULAR GRAFT, OF LESS THEN 6MM DIAMETER1 recall0 reports
- ADVANTA SLIDER GDS 22058Atrium Medical Corporation · PROSTHESIS, VASCULAR GRAFT, OF LESS THEN 6MM DIAMETER1 recall0 reports
- ADVANTA SLIDER GDS 22016Atrium Medical Corporation · PROSTHESIS, VASCULAR GRAFT, OF LESS THEN 6MM DIAMETER1 recall0 reports
- IMPRA® ePTFE Vascular Grafts F8006TWSCBard Peripheral Vascular, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, VASCULAR GRAFT, OF LESS THEN 6MM DIAMETER7 reports
Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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