BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR VACCESS¿ PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheters, 8mm x 4cm x 80cm. Product Usage: Vaccess¿ PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheters are recommended for use in Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty of the femoral, iliac and renal arteries and for the treatment of obstructive lesions of native or synthetic arteriovenous dialysis fistulae. This device is also recommended for post-dilatation of balloon expandable stents, self-expanding stents and stent grafts in the peripheral vasculature. This catheter is not for use in coronary arteries. Vaccess¿ PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheters are supplied sterile and intended for single use.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Product Codes and Lot Numbers, respectively: VA8084R, 93JW0056 VA8084, 937W0090
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc
Reason for Recall:
Bard Peripheral Vascular (BPV) has confirmed that some product code/lot number combination of devices may have the incorrect balloon diameter labeled on the inflation hub. Specifically, the balloon size printed on the hub may read 7mm x 4cm, when the actual balloon size is 8mm x 4cm. All other product labeling is consistent with the actual 8mm x 4cm balloon size.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR VACCESS¿ PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheters, 8mm x 4cm x 80cm. Product Usage: Vaccess¿ PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheters are recommended for use in Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty of the femoral, iliac and renal arteries and for the treatment of obstructive lesions of native or synthetic arteriovenous dialysis fistulae. This device is also recommended for post-dilatation of balloon expandable stents, self-expanding stents and stent grafts in the peripheral vasculature. This catheter is not for use in coronary arteries. Vaccess¿ PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheters are supplied sterile and intended for single use.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Product Codes and Lot Numbers, respectively: VA8084R, 93JW0056 VA8084, 937W0090

Official Source

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FDA Recall Number: Z-1533-2013

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