Bard recalls specific embolectomy catheters and syringes due to tip separation during use, potentially exposing patients to unintended dislodgement. Affected units have unique reference numbers and lot numbers.
The firm has received reports of tip separation during usage of the catheters, which may expose patients to unintended dislodgement of the tip from the body of the catheter.
Bard is recalling certain embolectomy catheters and 1 ml syringes because they can separate during use, which might cause the catheter tip to dislodge from the body. This could expose patients to unintended dislodgement of the tip from the body.
The catheters can separate during use, which may cause the tip to dislodge from the body. This could expose patients to unintended dislodgement of the tip, potentially causing injury.
Patients using these catheters for medical procedures are most at risk. Healthcare providers who use the recalled products may need to take extra care.
Check for the reference numbers and lot numbers listed in the recall notice. The catheters have model numbers like CE0340DR, CE0380DR, and other specific lot numbers.
Look for the reference numbers and lot numbers listed in the recall notice to confirm if your catheter is affected.
The firm has received reports of tip separation during usage, which may expose patients to unintended dislodgement of the tip from the body.
Affected models include CE0340DR, CE0380DR, CE0440DR, CE0480DR, CE0540DR, CE0580DR, and CE0680DR with specific lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
The recall does not specify a stop-use action, so you can continue using it but should check if your model and lot numbers are affected.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Bard to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1847-2020 — Bard Bard Hello, I own a Bard that is covered by recall Z-1847-2020 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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