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Class II Recall

Ventralight ST 4.5" Circle with Echo PS- A low profile, bioresorbable, coated, permanent mesh, with a pre-attached remov

Davol, Inc.

Summary

The FDA issued a Class II for Ventralight ST 4.5" Circle with Echo PS- A low profile, bioresorbable, coated, p by Davol, Inc.. Reason: Balloon may not inflate as intended. If the balloon does not inflate during laparoscopic ventral hernia repair this may result in a delay or prolonga.

Details

Source

Device Recall

External ID

Z-2242-2023

Action Date

2023-08-02

Status

Ongoing

Category

device

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

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

Quantity Affected: 1599 units

Reason for Recall

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

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.

Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2023-04-25

Company

Davol, Inc.

Warwick, RI

Context & Analysis

This is a Class II recall. Class II recalls indicate that use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or that the probability of serious consequences is remote.

This was one of 191 device recalls issued in the same week, part of 403 device-related FDA actions this month.

Davol, Inc. has 10 FDA actions in our database, including 8 recalls and 2 clearances.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Class II recall?

A Class II recall means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious adverse consequences is remote. Consumers should discontinue use.

What should I do if I have this product?

Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (Davol, Inc.) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.

How often does Davol, Inc. have FDA actions?

Davol, Inc. has 10 FDA actions in our database, including 8 recalls and 2 device clearances.

Where can I find the official FDA record?

The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "Z-2242-2023" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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