Bard recalls 1. Vaccess CT Power-Injectable Implantable Ports with specific lot numbers due to risk of incorrect catheter tip causing surgery delays. Affected patients should 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 certain implantable vascular ports that may contain the wrong catheter tip, which could cause surgery to last longer than intended. This is a safety issue for patients needing repeated vascular access.
The port may have a tunneler with a barb tip designed for a smaller catheter (6Fr) instead of the correct larger catheter (9.6Fr). This mismatch can cause the procedure to take longer than necessary during surgery.
Patients with Bard 1. Vaccess CT Power-Injectable Implantable Ports using lot numbers RECR0929, RECR1511, or RECR1882 are affected. Those needing repeated vascular access for treatments like medication or blood draws are most at risk.
Check your Bard 1. Vaccess CT Power-Injectable Implantable Port with lot numbers RECR0929, RECR1511, or RECR1882. The product is used for repeated vascular access in medical treatments.
Reach out to Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc for specific guidance on your product and next steps.
The product may contain the wrong catheter tip, which could cause surgery to last longer than intended.
Lot numbers RECR0929, RECR1511, and RECR1882.
The recall does not require immediate discontinuation; contact Bard for specific instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Bard to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1573-2020 — Bard Bard Hello, I own a Bard that is covered by recall Z-1573-2020 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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