Bard recalls EQUISTREAM XK Long-Term Hemodialysis Catheters with preloaded stylet (model 5913420) due to tunneler tip breaking during placement, potentially causing complications. Affected units include specific lot numbers and expiration dates.
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 certain long-term hemodialysis catheters because the tunneler tip may break during placement. This could lead to complications for patients needing dialysis treatment. Affected units have specific model numbers and expiration dates.
The tunneler tip can break during catheter placement, which may cause complications for patients. This breakage happens during the procedure when the catheter is being inserted into the body.
Patients using hemodialysis treatments with the recalled catheters are most at risk. The affected units were sold with specific lot numbers and expiration dates.
Check for the model number 5913420, 16F, Straight, 42cm length. The catheter was sold with lot numbers RECX2820 (expiring 7/31/2020) and RECT2105 (expiring 1/31/2020).
Look for the model number 5913420, 16F, Straight, 42cm length on the catheter packaging or label.
The tunneler tip may break during catheter placement, which could cause complications for patients needing dialysis.
The affected model is 5913420, 16F, Straight, 42cm length.
The catheters were sold with lot numbers RECX2820 (expiring 7/31/2020) and RECT2105 (expiring 1/31/2020).
We’ve drafted a message you can send Bard to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2382-2019 — Bard Bard Hello, I own a Bard that is covered by recall Z-2382-2019 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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