Bard recalls Iodine125 radioactive seeds with incorrect dosage levels sent to hospitals. One hospital received 0.28mCi seeds instead of 0.36mCi and vice versa. Affected products include seeds in reusable and shielded applicators.
Bard Medical Division is recalling the BARD¿ BrachySource¿ Iodine125 Radioactive Seeds in Mick¿ Applicators and BARD¿ BrachySource¿ Iodine125 Radioactive Seeds Loose in Vial with Sterile Spacers. Because the incorrect dosage level radioactive seeds were mixed up and sent to two hospitals. One Hospital ordered BrachySource¿ Iodine125 0.36 mCi radioactive seeds but instead received BrachySource¿ Iodine125 0.28 mCi radioactive seeds and vice versa for the other hospital affected.
Bard is recalling Iodine125 radioactive seeds that were mistakenly shipped with incorrect dosage levels to two hospitals. One hospital received 0.28mCi seeds instead of 0.36mCi and vice versa for the other hospital. This could lead to improper radiation treatment if used.
The seeds contain radioactive Iodine125 which emits radiation. Incorrect dosage levels could lead to improper radiation treatment, potentially causing harm to patients during cancer therapy.
Patients receiving radiation therapy using these seeds may be at risk of incorrect dosing. Hospitals that received the affected seeds are most impacted.
Check for product codes: 1251CSR (60 seeds at 0.28mCi, Lot BBCP0079), 1251CSRA (10 seeds at 0.28mCi, Lot BBCQ0026), or PS1251LS (100 seeds at 0.36mCi, Lot BBCQ0050).
Identify if your seeds have product codes 1251CSR, 1251CSRA, or PS1251LS with the specified lots.
The recall is due to incorrect dosage levels being mixed up and sent to two hospitals. One hospital received 0.28mCi seeds instead of 0.36mCi and vice versa for the other hospital.
Incorrect dosage levels could lead to improper radiation treatment, potentially causing harm to patients during cancer therapy.
Check for product codes: 1251CSR (60 seeds at 0.28mCi, Lot BBCP0079), 1251CSRA (10 seeds at 0.28mCi, Lot BBCQ0026), or PS1251LS (100 seeds at 0.36mCi, Lot BBCQ0050).
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Subject: Recall Z-1702-2018 — Bard Bard Hello, I own a Bard that is covered by recall Z-1702-2018 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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