1/10/2007 – FDA Notice Recall Expanded
This letter is intended to inform you of actions being undertaken by Davol, a subsidiary of C. R. Bard, Inc., with the Large Sized Composix® Kugel® patches referenced in the header box at the top of this letter.
Hernia Mesh Patch Investigation expanded
The firm has received numerous inquiries from patients who have non-recalled Kugel mesh patches and have had complications related to the device, including broken memory recoil rings.
1/13/2006 – Composix Kugel Mesh Patch Recall
MURRAY HILL, NJ — C. R. Bard, Inc. (NYSE-BCR) today announced that it is voluntarily recalling its Bard Composix Kugel Mesh X-Large Patch intended for ventral hernia repair. This recall does not affect any of the company’s other hernia repair products.