Bard recalls Safe-t-Centesis Catheter drainage kits with potential 8 Fr needle instead of 6 Fr. This could cause injury during use. Check your kit's lot number for recall.
There is the potential that a 6 Fr Catheter Drainage kit contains an 8 Fr needle instead of a 6 Fr needle. They can be used in conjunction with the following drainage methods: Universal extension set and drainage bag, vacuum bottle, and wall suction.
Bard is recalling Safe-t-Cent: 6Fr catheter drainage kits that might contain an 8Fr needle instead of the correct 6Fr needle. Using the wrong needle could cause injury during drainage procedures.
The kit may include an 8Fr needle instead of the required 6Fr needle. This larger needle could cause more tissue damage or injury during drainage procedures compared to the intended 6Fr needle.
Patients using Bard Safe-t-Centesis catheter drainage kits for medical procedures are affected. Those with the specific kit model and lot number are most at risk.
Check your kit's lot number (0001405396) and model (PIG1260K, 6Fr, X10). The kit is sold as a sterile drainage system for medical use.
Look for the lot number 0001405396 and model PIG1260K, 6Fr, X10 on the kit packaging.
Yes, using an 8Fr needle instead of a 6Fr needle could cause more tissue damage during drainage procedures.
Check your kit's lot number (0001405396) and model (PIG1260K, 6Fr, X10).
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so contact Bard for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Bard to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1273-2022 — Bard Bard Hello, I own a Bard that is covered by recall Z-1273-2022 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.
Experiences, tips, and questions from readers. Every comment is reviewed before it appears.
No comments yet — be the first to share your experience.
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.
