Bard recalls Safe-T-Centesis 6 Fr Catheter Drainage Tray (REF: PIG1260T) due to safety indicators that may show catheter in sharp position when it's blunt, risking internal injury or delayed treatment.
Acute drainage catheters, indicated for use in removing fluid during acute drainage/aspiration procedure, manufactured with safety indicators that erroneously show catheter in sharp position when catheter is in blunt position, which may lead users to believe device is not yet in pleural or peritoneal space when it is, may cause discomfort, delay to treatment, injury to internal organs or vessels.
Bard is recalling Safe-T-Centesis 6 Fr Catheter Drainage Trays with serial number PIG1260T because their safety indicators can incorrectly show the catheter as sharp when it's actually blunt. This might lead users to think the device isn't in the correct body space, potentially causing injury or delaying critical treatment.
The safety indicators on these catheters can show the device as being in a sharp position when it's actually in a blunt position. This could trick users into thinking the device isn't properly placed in the body, which might cause injury to internal organs or vessels or delay necessary treatment.
Healthcare professionals using the Safe-T-Centesis 6 Fr Catheter Drainage Tray for medical procedures are most at risk. Patients undergoing acute drainage procedures may be affected if the device is used incorrectly.
Check for the model reference PIG1260T on the drainage tray. The serial numbers include (01)10885403108365, (17)271130, and (10)0001623320/0001623320/20271130 or similar dates.
Look for the safety indicators on the drainage tray to ensure they correctly show the catheter's position.
The safety indicators on these catheters can show the device as in a sharp position when it's actually blunt, which may lead users to believe the device isn't properly placed in the body, potentially causing injury or delaying treatment.
Check for the model reference PIG1260T on the drainage tray. The serial numbers include (01)10885403108365, (17)271130, and (10)0001623320/0001623320/20271130 or similar dates.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so users should check the safety indicators to ensure correct placement before use.
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Subject: Recall Z-0887-2026 — Bard Bard Hello, I own a Bard that is covered by recall Z-0887-2026 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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