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IMPRA® ePTFE Vascular Grafts F7007TWSRecalls & reported problems

Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc. · IMPRA® ePTFE Vascular Graft, Flex™ Thinwall Small Beading, 7 mm x 70 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
4
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00801741023262), received between Jan 12, 2017 and Jul 5, 2017 — classified as 4 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Torn Material” (4 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 Material4
  • Material Separation1

Patient problems

  • No Patient Involvement4

Recent adverse event reports

The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionJul 5, 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 INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

    MAUDE report 6688585 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 19, 2017Torn Material; Torn Material

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A DEMONSTRATION FOR REMOVAL OF BEADING ON A SURGICAL GRAFT, THE GRAFT TORE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

    Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

    MAUDE report 6652557 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 25, 2017Material Separation; Torn Material; Material Separation; Torn Material

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING PREPARATION/ BEADING REMOVAL, THE BEADING ON THE EPTFE GRAFT WAS ALLEGEDLY UNRAVELED AND TORN MATERIAL WAS IDENTIFIED. REPORTEDLY, ANOTHER GRAFT WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONTACT.

    Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

    MAUDE report 6592871 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 12, 2017Torn Material; Torn Material

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING PREPARATION, UPON REMOVAL OF THE BEADING FROM THE VASCULAR GRAFT, THE GRAFT ALLEGEDLY TORE. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT CONTACT.

    Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

    MAUDE report 6248093 ↗

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