Bard recalls EQUISTREAM XK Alphacurve Long-Term Hemodialysis Catheters with specific model and lot numbers due to risk of tunneler tip breaking during placement, potentially causing complications.
The action is being initiated due to complaints received concerning the molded tip of the tunneler breaking or is damaged during the placement procedure of the catheter.
Bard is recalling specific EQUISTREAM XK Alphacurve hemodialysis catheters because the tunneler tip can break during catheter placement. This could lead to complications for patients needing dialysis treatment.
The molded tip of the tunneler can break or become damaged during catheter placement. This breakage may cause complications for patients receiving hemodialysis treatment.
Patients using hemodialysis treatment with this specific catheter model are most at risk. The recall affects catheters sold with the product code 5915240, 16F, 24cm length.
Check for the product code 5915240, 16F, 24cm length on the catheter. The lot number is REDN1368 with an expiration date of 9/30/2020.
Identify the product code 5915240, 16F, 24cm length and lot number REDN1368 on the catheter.
The recall is due to complaints about the molded tip breaking or becoming damaged during catheter placement, which could cause complications.
Check the product code and lot number on the catheter. If it matches the recalled model, contact Bard for further instructions.
The recall indicates a risk of complications during placement, but the official notice does not specify a risk of serious injury.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Bard to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2376-2019 — Bard Bard Hello, I own a Bard that is covered by recall Z-2376-2019 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
