Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc: Medical Device Recalls in 2015

According to to data from the FDA, there were 4 medical device recalls made by Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc in 2015. See the details of the recalls below.

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• FLAIR Endovascular Stent Graft, Product Code: FAS08070, FAF08070, Implant Size: 8mmx70mm The FLAIR Endovascular Stent Graft (implant) is a flexible, self-expanding endoprosthesis comprised of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) encapsulating a Nitinol stent framework. The FLAIR Endovascular Stent Graft is available in both flared and straight configurations. The distal end of the flared configuration devices are approximately 4mm larger in diameter than the body section.
• Bard Monopty Disposable Core Biopsy Instruments and Kits, Monopty 14g x 16cm (22mm), Product Code: 121416; Monopty Biopsy, Product Code: 000441; Monopty 14g x 10cm (22mm), Product Code: 121410; Monopty 14g x 10cm (11mm), Product Code: 211410. The BARD MONOPTY Disposable Core Biopsy Instrument is a single use core biopsy device. It is available in several needle gauge sizes and lengths. The actuator button and arrow in the ready window are color coded according to the various gauge sizes, e.g., Yellow=20 gauge, Pink=18 gauge, Purple=16 gauge, Green=14 gauge, and Light Blue=12 gauge. (Only the 14 gauge size has been reported to be affected by this issue). The core needle biopsy device is intended for use in obtaining biopsies from soft tissues such as liver, kidney, prostate, spleen, lymph nodes and various soft tissue tumors. It is not intended for use in bone.
• BARD MAX-CORE Disposable Core Biopsy Instrument Gauge x Length 18g x 20cm The BARD MAX-CORE Disposable Core Biopsy Instrument is a single patient use core biopsy device. It is available in several needle gauge sizes and lengths. The side and rear actuator buttons are color-coded according to the various gauge sizes e.g., yellow=20 gauge, pink=18 gauge, purple=16 gauge, and green=14 gauge.
• Bard ConQuest PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheter, 12mm Balloon Size, Product Code: CQ-75124.