Bard recalls specific guidewires that may be misassembled, causing injury if inserted incorrectly. Affected units include REF 5583705 with certain lot numbers.
Due to guidewires being manufactured incorrectly with the guidewires being mis-assembled within the hoop such that the proximal (stiff) end of the guidewire is located at the distal end of the hoop. Injury could occur if the user attempts to insert the proximal end into the patient.
Bard is recalling guidewires that could be misassembled, meaning the stiff end might be at the wrong end. If used incorrectly, this could cause injury during medical procedures.
The guidewires are manufactured incorrectly with the stiff end positioned at the distal end of the hoop. If the user attempts to insert the stiff end into the patient, injury could occur due to improper insertion.
Healthcare professionals using Bard 14.5 Fr. Long-Term Dual Lumen Hemodialysis Catheters with the recalled guidewires. Patients receiving dialysis treatments using these accessories are at risk.
Check for the product code REF 5583705 on the guidewire packaging. These accessories are intended for use with Bard 14.5 Fr. Long-Term Dual Lumen Hemodialysis Catheters.
Look for the product code REF 5583705 on the guidewire packaging to confirm if it is affected.
No, the guidewires may be misassembled, which could cause injury if used incorrectly during medical procedures.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so contact Bard directly for guidance.
Check for the product code REF 5583705 on the packaging, as these are intended for use with Bard 14.5 Fr. Long-Term Dual Lumen Hemodialysis Catheters.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Bard to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-3062-2024 — Bard Bard Hello, I own a Bard that is covered by recall Z-3062-2024 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
