Bard recalls PowerPort ClearVUE Slim implantable ports with possible wrong catheter lock size. Affected units may cause complications if used incorrectly. Contact Bard for details.
The catheter locks for the lot may contain an 8Fr catheter lock instead of a 6Fr catheter lock per device labeling.
Bard is recalling PowerPort ClearVUE Slim implantable ports that may have the wrong catheter lock size. This could lead to complications if the port is used incorrectly.
The catheter locks may contain an 8Fr size instead of the labeled 6Fr size. This mismatch could cause improper function or complications during medical procedures.
Healthcare professionals who use these ports for medical treatments are most at risk. Patients using these ports may experience complications if the wrong catheter lock is used.
Check for product number 5676300 and lot number RECX3530 with expiration date 4/30/2020. The device has a unique identifier starting with UDI (01)00801741110771(17)200430(10)RECX3530.
Verify the product number (5676300) and lot number (RECX3530) on the device.
The catheter locks may contain an 8Fr size instead of the labeled 6Fr size.
Check for product number 5676300 and lot number RECX3530 with expiration date 4/30/2020.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so contact Bard directly for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Bard Peripheral Vascular to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1964-2020 — Bard Peripheral Vascular Bard Peripheral Vascular Hello, I own a Bard Peripheral Vascular that is covered by recall Z-1964-2020 from Bard Peripheral Vascular. 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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