Bard recalls POWERPORT ClearVUE Slim catheters with incorrect port flushing instructions in the Patient ID Card. This may lead to improper catheter care. Affected units have specific UDI codes listed in the recall notice.
The Patient ID Card packaged with the POWERPORT ClearVUE Implantable Port with Smooth Septum contains incorrect port flushing instructions.
Bard is recalling POWERPORT ClearVUE Slim catheters that come with a Patient ID Card containing incorrect port flushing instructions. This could lead to improper catheter care if users follow the wrong instructions.
The Patient ID Card includes incorrect port flushing instructions, which could lead to improper catheter care if users follow the wrong steps. This might cause complications like infection or blockage if the catheter is not cleaned correctly.
Patients with Bard POWERPORT ClearVUE Slim catheters who received the Patient ID Card with incorrect flushing instructions. Healthcare providers using these catheters are most at risk of improper care.
Check if your Patient ID Card includes incorrect port flushing instructions. Affected units have specific UDI codes listed in the recall notice, including REAN0060, REAN1126, REAP0475, and other identifiers.
Review the port flushing instructions on the Patient ID Card to confirm they are correct.
The Patient ID Card contains incorrect port flushing instructions, which could lead to improper catheter care if users follow the wrong steps.
Check the Patient ID Card for correct port flushing instructions. If instructions are incorrect, contact Bard for guidance.
Affected units have specific UDI codes listed in the recall notice, including REAN0060, REAN1126, REAP0475, and other identifiers.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Bard to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1764-2018 — Bard Bard Hello, I own a Bard that is covered by recall Z-1764-2018 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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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.
