Bard recalls single intragastric linton balloon tubes with potential difficulty removing plastic plugs for inflation. Affected units have specific lot numbers and expiration dates.
Due to customer complaints, there is a potential for users to be unable to or find it difficult to remove the plastic plugs in order to inflate the gastric and/or esophageal balloons.
Bard is recalling single intragastric linton balloon tubes that may be difficult to remove plastic plugs for inflation. This could lead to improper use or complications during medical procedures.
The plastic plugs may be difficult to remove, which could prevent proper inflation of the gastric and esophageal balloons. This might lead to complications during medical procedures if the balloons cannot be inflated correctly.
Patients using the Bard Single Intragastric Linton Balloon Tube for medical procedures may be affected. Healthcare providers and patients who have the specific lot numbers are most at risk.
Check for the product name 'Bard Single Intragastric Linton Balloon Tube' with lot number (01)00801741076848 and expiration date.
Identify the lot number and expiration date on the product packaging.
The recall is due to customer complaints about difficulty removing plastic plugs for proper inflation of the gastric and esophageal balloons.
The official recall notice does not specify a remedy or action steps for affected products.
Check for the lot number (01)00801741076848 and expiration date on the product packaging.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Bard to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1759-2025 — Bard Bard Hello, I own a Bard that is covered by recall Z-1759-2025 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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