C.R. Bard recalls adult esophageal-nasogastric tubes with potential 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.
C.R. Bard is recalling adult esophageal-nasogastric tubes that may be difficult to remove plastic plugs for balloon inflation. This could cause problems during medical procedures if the tubes cannot be properly inflated.
The plastic plugs inside the tube 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 tubes cannot be inflated correctly.
Adult patients using the Bard Blakemore Esophageal-Nasogastric Tube for medical procedures. Healthcare providers who administer these tubes are most at risk of complications.
Check for the product name 'Bard Blakemore Esophageal-Nasogastric Tube (Adult)' with reference number 0092100. Affected units have lot numbers starting with (01)00801741076800 and expire by the date on the packaging.
Verify the product name and reference number on the tube packaging to confirm it matches the recalled item.
The recall is due to customer complaints about difficulty removing plastic plugs for balloon inflation, which could cause complications during medical procedures.
The official recall notice does not specify a remedy or action steps for affected units.
Yes, affected units have lot numbers starting with (01)00801741076800 and expire by the date on the packaging.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Bard to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1756-2025 — Bard Bard Hello, I own a Bard that is covered by recall Z-1756-2025 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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