Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc recalls LIFESTREAM Balloon Expandable Vascular Covered Stent . BARD
Recalled Product
LIFESTREAM Balloon Expandable Vascular Covered Stent . BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR. 6mm X 26mm X 80 Recommended Introducer 6F (2.00mm) NP 8atm (811 kPa) Recommended Guide wire .035" (0.89mm) RBP 12 atm (1216 kPa) RX Only Lot numbers begins with CMA or CMB. Product Code Stent Diameter Stent length Catheter Length LSM0800626 6mm 26 mm 80 cm LSM1350626 6 mm 26 mm 135 cm LSM0800637 6 mm 37 mm 80 cm LSM1350637 6 mm 37 mm 135 cm LSM0800726 7 mm 26 mm 80 cm LSM1350726 7 mm 26 mm 135 cm Product Usage: The LIFESTREAM Balloon Expandable Vascular Covered Stent is indicated for the treatment of atherosclerotic lesions in common and external iliac arteries with reference vessel diameters between 4.5 mm and 12.0 mm, and lesions lengths up to 100mm.
Hazard / Issue
Certain product code/lot number combinations may experience introducer sheath compatibility issues when used with a 6F introducer sheath. Using the affected balloon expandable vascular covered stents with a 6F introducer sheath could result in difficulty or the inability to insert or advance the catheter through the introducer sheath. This could potentially lead to a slight prolongation of the procedure.
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