Bard recalls adult lumbar puncture trays with model 4303C that may leak due to manometer failure. Affected units have specific lot numbers. Stop using immediately to prevent injury.
Due to lumbar puncture tray manometer failure mode of leaking and mating issues.
Bard is recalling adult lumbar puncture trays (model 4303C) that may leak due to manometer failure. This could cause injury during medical procedures if the tray leaks.
The manometer in the tray can leak, which may cause fluid to escape during spinal taps. This could lead to infection or other complications if the tray fails during use.
Healthcare professionals using the recalled lumbar puncture trays for medical procedures. Patients undergoing spinal taps are at risk if the tray leaks.
Check for the model number 4303C on the tray. Lot numbers include 0001411294 through 0001433868 as listed in the recall notice.
Discard the tray if it has the model number 4303C and any of the listed lot numbers.
The model number is 4303C.
Lot numbers include 0001411294 through 0001433868 as listed in the recall notice.
Check for the model number 4303C and any of the listed lot numbers on the tray.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Bard to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0795-2022 — Bard Bard Hello, I own a Bard that is covered by recall Z-0795-2022 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.
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