Bard recalls 5 Fr IR PowerPIC: 50cm guidewire in kits labeled for 70cm. This mismatch may cause complications during procedures. Affected units have specific labels and lot numbers.
Catheter convenience kits contain the incorrect guidewire. Kits were labeled with 70cm guidewires, but contained a 50cm guidewire.
Bard is recalling a specific catheter kit that contains a 50cm guidewire instead of the labeled 70cm guidewire. Using this incorrect guidewire could lead to complications during medical procedures.
The kit is labeled for a 70cm guidewire but contains a shorter 50cm guid: this mismatch could cause the guidewire to be too short for proper insertion during medical procedures, potentially leading to complications.
Healthcare professionals using the PowerPICC catheter kit for medical procedures. Patients receiving procedures with this kit may be at risk if the incorrect guidewire causes complications.
Look for the label 'PowerPICC REF CK000340B' on the kit. The kit was sold with lot number 20BBK658 and was manufactured by Bard Access Systems, Inc.
Verify the label on the kit for 'PowerPICC REF CK000340B' and lot number 20BBK658.
The kit contains a 50cm guidewire instead of the labeled 70cm guidewire, which could cause complications during medical procedures.
Check the label for 'PowerPICC REF CK000340B' and lot number 20BBK658. If you have the kit, contact Bard for guidance.
The recall is for potential complications during procedures, but the hazard level is low risk as the remedy does not require immediate stop-use.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Bard to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1994-2021 — Bard Bard Hello, I own a Bard that is covered by recall Z-1994-2021 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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