Recall Z-1108-2023— Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc

Class II · Ongoing

Class II FDA medical device recall by Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc, initiated 2022-12-22. FDA's recall record names no specific 510(k) clearance for this event. Product: The Covera Vascular Covered Stent is a flexible, self-expanding endoprothesis comprised of ePTFE encapsulating a nitinol stent framework. The inner lumen of the covered stent is carbon impregnated.. Reason: An increase in the reported complaint rate for inability to deploy was identified and related to poor slide block bonding..

Recalling firm
Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Initiated
2022-12-22
Firm location
Tempe, AZ, United States

Product description

The Covera Vascular Covered Stent is a flexible, self-expanding endoprothesis comprised of ePTFE encapsulating a nitinol stent framework. The inner lumen of the covered stent is carbon impregnated.

Reason for recall

An increase in the reported complaint rate for inability to deploy was identified and related to poor slide block bonding.

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