Bard recalls POWERPORT ClearVUE implantable ports with incorrect patient ID card flushing instructions. This may cause improper catheter care. Affected units have specific lot numbers and reference codes.
The Patient ID Card packaged with the POWERPORT ClearVUE Implantable Port with Smooth Septum contains incorrect port flushing instructions.
Bard is recalling POWERPORT ClearVUE implantable ports 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. If users follow these wrong instructions, it could lead to improper catheter care. However, the hazard does not involve immediate physical harm or serious injury.
Patients with Bard POWERPORT ClearVUE implantable ports are affected. Those who have the specific lot numbers and reference codes listed in the recall are most at risk.
Check for the product name 'POWERPORT ClearVUE isp with Smooth Septum, 8F ChronoFlex, Polyurethane Catheter' and the specific lot numbers and reference codes listed in the recall notice.
Review the patient ID card for the correct port flushing instructions as per Bard's guidelines.
The patient ID card contains incorrect port flushing instructions, which could lead to improper catheter care.
Check the patient ID card for the correct flushing instructions. If you have the specific lot numbers and reference codes listed in the recall, contact Bard for further guidance.
The recall states the hazard is low risk as it does not involve immediate physical harm or 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-1761-2018 — Bard Bard Hello, I own a Bard that is covered by recall Z-1761-2018 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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