Who is selling counterfeit surgical mesh for hernia and chest wall repairs?

The FDA issued a safety alert on MedWatch advising counterfeit flat sheets of polypropylene surgical mesh, used in the repair of hernias and chest wall defects are being sold in the United States. This mesh is labeled with the C. R. Bard/Davol brand name. They are not Bard-manufactured products.

WARNING TO ALL HEALTHCARE SURGICAL FACILITIES

Healthcare professionals and facilities should carefully examine all manufacturers' polypropylene surgical mesh products for their lot numbers and anything unusual that might indicate they are counterfeit. The product codes, sizes and lot numbers of the counterfeit product identified, to date, are noted in the linked Initial Communication, and set out in the following chart.

Contact Bard at 1-800-556-6275 if you think you have one of the counterfeit products.

If you believe you have received counterfeit or suspect product, contact FDA's Office of Criminal Investigations by calling 800-551-3989 or by visiting the Office of Criminal Investigations¹ web site.