Bard recalls EQUISTREAM long-term hemodialysis catheters with broken molded tips that can damage during placement. Affected units have specific product codes 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 molded tip can break during placement. This could lead to complications for patients needing dialysis treatment.
The molded tip of the catheter can break during placement, potentially causing damage to the patient's body. This breakage could lead to complications like infections or bleeding during dialysis procedures.
Patients using hemodialysis treatments with the recalled catheters are most at risk. Healthcare providers who place these catheters may also be affected.
Check for the product code 5905240 on the catheter packaging. The catheter has a 24cm length and was manufactured with expiration date 8/31/2020.
Look for the product code 5905240 and expiration date 8/31/2020 on the catheter packaging.
The molded tip can break during placement, potentially causing damage to the patient's body.
Check the product code and expiration date on the packaging to see if it's affected. Contact Bard for further instructions.
The recall record does not specify a remedy or fix.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Bard to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2369-2019 — Bard Bard Hello, I own a Bard that is covered by recall Z-2369-2019 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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