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VENTRALIGHT recallZ-2242-2023 · Davol, Inc. · initiated Apr 25, 2023

Open, Classified

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Davol, Inc. or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

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Why it was recalled

Balloon may not inflate as intended. If the balloon does not inflate during laparoscopic ventral hernia repair this may result in a delay or prolongation of the procedure, inadequate mesh placement, erosion/migration, pain and mesh infection

FDA root cause category: Under Investigation by firm

What the company is doing

BD issued Urgent Medical Device Product Recall letter on 4/25/23 via FedEx 2-day and email. Letter states reason for recall, health risk and action to take: 1. Please immediately discontinue use of the affected product. Check all inventory locations within your facility and destroy all affected product in accordance with your facility s process. 2. Share this notification with all users of the affected product within your facility network to ensure they are also aware of this product recall. 3. If you purchased the affected product from a distributor, contact your distributor directly for further instructions and credit resolution. 4. Complete the attached Customer Response Form and return it to the BD contact noted on the form whether or not you have any of the affected product so that BD may acknowledge your receipt of this notification per FDA requirements. 5. Indicate on the response form the quantity of affected product identified at your facility and confirm that this product inventory was destroyed. 6. Please contact your BD representative if you require assistance with this process, or you may also contact BD. 1. BD will issue replacements for destroyed product to customers that purchased product directly from BD following receipt of the completed Customer Response Form. 2. BD is implementing actions to prevent recurrence of this product issue. Contact Information: If you require further assistance please contact: BD Contact Contact Information Areas of Support North American Regional Complaint Center Phone: 1-844-8BD- LIFE (1-844-823-5433) Say Recall when prompted M-F 8am - 5pm CT Email: [email protected] Recall questions, Product Complaints, Technical Questions

Recall details

Recall number
Z-2242-2023
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated by the company
Apr 25, 2023
Posted by the FDA
Jul 27, 2023
Recalling firm
Davol, Inc.
Quantity
1599 units
Product code
FTL
FDA submissions
K130968
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK, India, Hong Kong, Greece, Chile, and Colombia.

Product description

Ventralight ST 4.5" Circle with Echo PS- A low profile, bioresorbable, coated, permanent mesh, with a pre-attached removable positioning system, designed for the reconstruction of soft tissue deficiencies during laparoscopic ventral hernia repair. Catalog Number: 5955450

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

UDI-DI: (01)00801741031724(17)240428(10) Lot Numbers: Lot Number HUGS0922 HUGS2026 HUGS2061 HUGS2020 HUGS2044 HUGS2015 HUGS2076 HUGT1582 HUGU0750 HUGU0748

Devices named in this recall

1 device in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.

Product lines

Other products in the same recall event

The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 92213).

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