Bard recalls THORA/PARA trays with lidocaine ampoules made under deficient practices. Affected units have specific UDI-DI codes and lot numbers. Stop using immediately to avoid potential injury.
Due to lidocaine ampoules being manufactured under deficient manufacturing practices by manufacturer, lidocaine ampoules are currently being recalled by supplier.
Bard is recalling certain THORA/PARA trays that contain lidocaine ampoules manufactured with deficient practices. This recall is due to a risk of injury from improper manufacturing of the ampoules.
The lidocaine ampoules in these trays were manufactured under deficient practices, which could lead to injury if the ampoules break or leak during use. This risk is particularly concerning for patients undergoing drainage procedures.
Patients using these specific drainage trays for pleural or peritoneal space procedures are affected. Healthcare providers who use the trays for acute drainage procedures are most at risk.
Check for the UDI-DI codes: 0110885403284748, 0110885403108365, or 0110885403108488. The affected trays have specific lot numbers: REKY3402, REKY3397, or REKY3386.
Discontinue use of the recalled trays as they contain lidocaine ampoules with potential injury risks.
The lidocaine ampoules in these trays were manufactured under deficient practices by the supplier, posing a risk of injury.
The affected trays have UDI-DI codes 0110885403284748, 0110885403108365, or 0110885403108488 with lot numbers REKY3402, REKY3397, or REKY3386.
Check the UDI-DI code on the tray and compare it to the listed codes: 0110885403284748, 0110885403108365, or 0110885403108488.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Bard to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2655-2026 — Bard Bard Hello, I own a Bard that is covered by recall Z-2655-2026 from Bard. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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