Bard recalls PowerPort duo M.R.I. Implantable Port systems with potential catheter flushing and aspiration issues that may cause septum dislodgement. Affected units have specific reference numbers.
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 trouble flushing or infusing medications, which could lead to septum dislodgement. This is a serious risk for patients receiving medical treatments through these ports.
The catheters in these systems may have difficulty being flushed or infused with medications, which can cause the septum (the thin membrane separating the catheter from the vein) to become dislodged. This could lead to complications in medical treatment.
Patients using Bard PowerPort duo M.R.I. Implantable Port systems for medical treatments are most at risk. Healthcare providers who administer medications through these ports may also be affected.
Check for the reference number 5829502 on the PowerPort duo M.R.I. Implantable Port system. The product was sold with a unique device identifier (UDI) starting with (01)00801741027406.
Look for the reference number 5829502 on the PowerPort duo M.R.I. Implantable Port system.
The reference number is 5829502 for the PowerPort duo M.R.I. Implantable Port system.
Check for the reference number 5829502 on the PowerPort duo M.R.I. Implantable Port system.
The recall record does not specify a remedy or action steps beyond checking the reference number.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Bard to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1552-2021 — Bard Bard Hello, I own a Bard that is covered by recall Z-1552-2021 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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