Bard recalls MRI implantable ports with 9.6F catheters that may have wrong tunneler tip, risking longer surgery. Affected units include specific lot numbers.
Firm has identified that the product may be at risk of incorrectly containing a tunneler with a barb tip meant to attach to a 6Fr catheter instead of the correct barb tip for a 9.6Fr catheter. This can result in a prolongation of operation.
Bard is recalling MRI implantable ports with 9.6F catheters that might have the wrong tunneler tip for a 6Fr catheter. This could lead to longer surgery times. Patients using these ports should contact Bard for details.
The port may contain a tunneler tip designed for a 6Fr catheter instead of the correct 9.6Fr tip. This mismatch can cause the procedure to take longer than intended during surgery.
Patients with Bard MRI implantable ports using the specific lot numbers listed. Those with the 9.6F catheter model are most at risk.
Check for the lot numbers RECU2404, RECU1067, RECR1439, RECT0078 on the product packaging. The product includes a 9.6F open-ended single-lumen venous catheter.
Reach out to Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc directly for specific instructions about your product lot number.
The product may contain a tunneler tip meant for a 6Fr catheter instead of the correct 9.6Fr tip, which can prolong surgery.
Look for the lot numbers RECU2404, RECU1067, RECR1439, or RECT0078 on the product packaging.
The recall does not specify an immediate stop-use requirement; contact Bard for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Bard to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1576-2020 — Bard Bard Hello, I own a Bard that is covered by recall Z-1576-2020 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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