Bard recalls titanium implantable ports with a risk of using wrong catheter tip causing prolonged surgery. Affected units have specific reference numbers. Contact Bard for details.
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 titanium implantable ports that may contain the wrong catheter tip, which could lead to longer surgeries. This is a serious risk for patients needing repeated vascular access.
The port may include a tunneler with a barb tip designed for a smaller catheter (6Fr) instead of the correct larger catheter (9.6Fr). Using this incorrect tip can cause the procedure to take longer than necessary, potentially increasing risks during surgery.
Patients using BardPort titanium implantable ports with the specific reference number 0602230 are affected. Those undergoing procedures requiring repeated vascular access are most at risk.
Check for the reference number 060:2230 on the product. The product was sold with lot number RECR2059. This specific port model is used for repeated vascular access procedures.
Look for the reference number 0602230 and lot number RECR2059 on the product.
The recalled model is BardPort Titanium Implantable Port with Attachable 9.6 F Open-Ended Single-Lumen Venous Catheter, reference number 0602230.
The product may contain a tunneler with a barb tip meant for a 6Fr catheter instead of the correct 9.6Fr catheter, which can prolong surgery.
Check the product for reference number 0602230 and lot number RECR2059. Contact Bard for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Bard to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1575-2020 — Bard Bard Hello, I own a Bard that is covered by recall Z-1575-2020 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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