IMPRA® ePTFE Vascular Grafts 40A74Recalls & reported problems
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc. · IMPRA® ePTFE Vascular Graft, Short Tapered, 7-4 mm x 40 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 00801741022128), received between Nov 16, 2022 and Aug 13, 2023 — classified as 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material” (1 report).
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
- Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material1
- Material Split, Cut or Torn1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionAug 13, 2023Material Split, Cut or Torn; Material Split, Cut or Torn
IT WAS REPORTED THAT SOMETIMES POST SURGICAL GRAFT PLACEMENT PROCEDURE, THE GRAFT HAD TO BE REMOVED AT THE END OF THE PROCEDURE WHEN BLEEDING WAS OBSERVED. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE GRAFT WAS ALLEGEDLY TEARING APART LIKE PAPER. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17538037 ↗MalfunctionNov 16, 2022Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material; Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING PREPARATION OF A SURGICAL GRAFT IMPLANTATION PROCEDURE, THE HAIR LIKE MATERIAL WAS ALLEGEDLY FOUND IN THE STERILE PACKAGE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONTACT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15803389 ↗
Other PROSTHESIS, VASCULAR GRAFT, OF 6MM AND GREATER DIAMETER devices
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- FLIXENE SLIDER GDS 25058Atrium Medical Corporation · PROSTHESIS, VASCULAR GRAFT, OF 6MM AND GREATER DIAMETER1 recall13 reports
- ADVANTA SLIDER GDS 22114Atrium Medical Corporation · PROSTHESIS, VASCULAR GRAFT, OF 6MM AND GREATER DIAMETER1 recall11 reports
- Cardioroot HEWROOT0032Intervascular Sas · Prosthesis, Vascular Graft, Of 6mm And Greater Diameter1 recall2 deaths10 reports
- FLIXENE SLIDER GDS 25129Atrium Medical Corporation · PROSTHESIS, VASCULAR GRAFT, OF 6MM AND GREATER DIAMETER1 recall9 reports
- ADVANTA SLIDER GDS 22222Atrium Medical Corporation · PROSTHESIS, VASCULAR GRAFT, OF 6MM AND GREATER DIAMETER1 recall8 reports
- FLIXENE SLIDER GDS 25137Atrium Medical Corporation · PROSTHESIS, VASCULAR GRAFT, OF 6MM AND GREATER DIAMETER1 recall8 reports
- FLIXENE SLIDER GDS 25138Atrium Medical Corporation · PROSTHESIS, VASCULAR GRAFT, OF 6MM AND GREATER DIAMETER1 recall7 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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