Bard recalls intermediate esophageal-nasogastric tubes due to difficulty removing plastic plugs for balloon 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 intermediate esophageal-nasogastric tubes because users may have trouble removing plastic plugs to inflate the balloons. This could lead to improper use or complications during medical procedures.
The plastic plugs inside the tube can be difficult to remove, which may prevent proper inflation of the gastric and esophageal balloons. This could lead to improper medical procedures or complications if the tube is not used correctly.
Healthcare professionals using the Bard Blakemore Esophageal-Nasogastric Tube (Intermediate) for medical procedures are most at risk. Patients receiving this tube are also affected but typically under medical supervision.
Check for the product name 'Bard Blakemore Esophageal-Nasogastric Tube (Intermediate)' with lot numbers starting with (01)00801741076831. The tubes have an expiration date and unique device identifier (UDI).
Identify the lot number and expiration date on the tube packaging to confirm if it's affected.
Bard recalls the tube due to customer complaints about difficulty removing plastic plugs for balloon inflation.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so check the product details to see if it's affected and contact Bard for further instructions.
Affected tubes have lot numbers starting with (01)00801741076831 and an expiration date.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Bard to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1758-2025 — Bard Bard Hello, I own a Bard that is covered by recall Z-1758-2025 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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