Bard recalls PowerPort duo M.R.I. Implantable Port systems with potential catheter flushing and infusion problems. Affected units may need replacement to prevent complications.
Catheters may experience difficulty in flushing, infusion, and/or aspiration, and septum dislodgements.
Bard is recalling PowerPort duo M.R: I. Implantable Port systems that may have difficulty with flushing, infusions, or blood withdrawal. This could lead to complications if the catheter becomes dislodged.
The catheter may not flush properly, leading to blockages. This can cause septum dislodgement, where the catheter becomes detached from the body, potentially causing complications.
Patients with implanted PowerPort systems are most at risk. Healthcare providers using these ports for medical treatments may also be affected.
Check for the product name 'PowerPort duo M.R.I. Implantable Port' with reference number 1829570. The UDI code (01) 00801741027192 may also help identify affected units.
Your doctor or healthcare provider can assess if your PowerPort system needs replacement due to potential flushing issues.
The reference number is 1829570. The UDI code is (01) 00801741027192.
The catheter may experience difficulty in flushing, infusion, and/or aspiration, and septum dislodgements.
The recall does not require immediate stop use; contact your healthcare provider for assessment.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Bard to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1551-2021 — Bard Bard Hello, I own a Bard that is covered by recall Z-1551-2021 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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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.
