ModerateClass IITerminated

FDA Devices recall · Reported November 19, 2014

Bard¿ PerFix Light Plug The Bard¿ PerFix Light Plug is indicated for reinforcement if soft tissue, where weakness exists, in procedures involving soft tissue repair, such as groin hernia defects.

Q: Which agency issued this recall?

This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 19, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0191-2015.

Q: Where was the recalled product distributed?

Distribution: US Distribution including the states of CA, NM, OH, DE, MN, UT, MD and MO..

Q: Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?

Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

The patient record peel-off label product code and size did not match the other labeling and actual product in the packaging for the Bard Small PerFix Light Plug.

Recall #: Z-0191-2015
Affected scope: 78 units
Initiated: October 8, 2014

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Davol, Inc., Subs. C. R. Bard, Inc. recalled Bard¿ PerFix Light Plug The Bard¿ PerFix Light Plug is indicated for reinforcement i… - a moderate-severity action.

Bard¿ PerFix Light Plug The Bard¿ PerFix Light Plug is indicated for reinforcement i… was recalled by Davol, Inc., Subs. C. R. Bard, Inc. in November 19, 2014. Reason: The patient record peel-off label product code and size did not match the other labeling and actual product i…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0191-2015 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Davol, Inc., Subs. C. R. Bard, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-The patient record peel-off label product code and size did not match the other labeling and actual product i….

Moderate
severity level: 78 units
affected scope: Class II
classification: November 19, 2014
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0191-2015 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

Bard¿ PerFix Light Plug The Bard¿ PerFix Light Plug is indicated for reinforcement if soft tissue, where weakness exists, in procedures involving soft tissue repair, such as groin hernia defects.

Reason for recall

The patient record peel-off label product code and size did not match the other labeling and actual product in the packaging for the Bard Small PerFix Light Plug.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class	Moderate (Class II)
Status	Terminated
Recall number	Z-0191-2015
Date reported	November 19, 2014
Date initiated	October 8, 2014
Recalling firm	Davol, Inc., Subs. C. R. Bard, Inc.
Firm location	Warwick, RI
Affected scope	78 units
Distribution	US Distribution including the states of CA, NM, OH, DE, MN, UT, MD and MO.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

78 units units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall

Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -

Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -

Massive (≥1M units) -

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What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Bard¿ PerFix Light Plug The Bard¿ PerFix Light Plug is indicated for reinforcement if soft tissue, where weakness exists, in procedures involving soft tissue repair, such as groin hernia defects.. Recalled by Davol, Inc., Subs. C. R. Bard, Inc.. Units affected: 78 units.

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The patient record peel-off label product code and size did not match the other labeling and actual product in the packaging for the Bard Small PerFix Light Plug.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 19, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0191-2015.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: US Distribution including the states of CA, NM, OH, DE, MN, UT, MD and MO..

Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device? ▼

Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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