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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

Ventralight ST w Echo PS 4.5" Circle 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: 5955450G (EU only)

Reported: August 2, 2023 Initiated: April 25, 2023 #Z-2243-2023

Product Description

Ventralight ST w Echo PS 4.5" Circle 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: 5955450G (EU only)

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

Details

Recalling Firm
Davol, Inc.
Units Affected
169 units
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.
Location
Warwick, RI

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Ventralight ST w Echo PS 4.5" Circle 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: 5955450G (EU only). Recalled by Davol, Inc.. Units affected: 169 units.
Why was this product recalled?
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
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on August 2, 2023. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2243-2023.