Bard Peripheral Vascular recalls specific models of Covera Vascular Covered Stents due to reported inability to deploy, linked to poor slide block bonding. Affected units have unique catalog numbers and UDI codes listed in the recall.
An increase in the reported complaint rate for inability to deploy was identified and related to poor slide block bonding.
Bard Peripheral Vascular is recalling certain models of Covera Vascular Covered Stents because they have a higher rate of deployment issues due to poor slide block bonding. This could lead to the stent failing to expand properly during medical procedures.
The stents have a defect in the slide block bonding that increases the risk of failure during deployment. This could cause the stent to not expand correctly, potentially leading to complications in vascular procedures.
Patients who have received the recalled stents, particularly those undergoing vascular procedures. Medical professionals using the stents for treatment are also at risk if they have the affected models.
Check the product's catalog numbers and UDI codes listed in the recall. Affected models include AVFM06040, AVFM06080, AVFM07040, and other specific codes with associated UDI sequences.
Review the catalog numbers and UDI codes listed in the recall to determine if your stent is affected.
Reach out to Bard Peripheral Vascular for guidance on next steps if your stent is confirmed affected.
The stents have a higher rate of inability to deploy due to poor slide block bonding.
Check the catalog numbers and UDI codes listed in the recall, such as AVFM06040 or AVFM07040 with their associated UDI sequences.
Contact Bard Peripheral Vascular for guidance on next steps, as the recall does not specify a return or replacement process.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Bard Peripheral Vascular to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1108-2023 — Bard Peripheral Vascular Bard Peripheral Vascular Hello, I own a Bard Peripheral Vascular that is covered by recall Z-1108-2023 from Bard Peripheral Vascular. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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