C.R. Bard recalls Minnesota Four Lumen Esophagogastric Tamponade Tubes with potential difficulty removing plastic plugs for balloon inflation. Affected units have specific model and size details.
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.
C.R. Bard is recalling esophagogastric tamponade 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 tubes can be difficult to remove, which may prevent proper inflation of the gastric and esophageal balloons. This could lead to complications during medical procedures if the balloons cannot be inflated correctly.
Medical professionals using the tamponade tubes for procedures like gastric decompression are most likely affected. Patients receiving these treatments may also be impacted if the tubes are not used correctly.
Check for the model number REF:0092220 with 18 Fr. (6mm, 7/32"), 41" length (104cm) and 8" balloon. The tubes have an X-Ray Opaque Rubber coating and specific expiration/UDI codes listed in the recall.
Verify the model number, size, and expiration/UDI codes to confirm if your tube is affected.
The recall is due to customer complaints about difficulty removing plastic plugs to inflate the gastric and esophageal balloons.
The official recall notice does not specify a remedy or action steps for affected units.
Check for the model number REF:0092220 with 18 Fr. (6mm, 7/32"), 41" length (104cm) and 8" balloon.
We’ve drafted a message you can send C.R. Bard to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1755-2025 — C.R. Bard C.R. Bard Hello, I own a C.R. Bard that is covered by recall Z-1755-2025 from C.R. 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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