Bard recalls POWERPORT ClearVUE Slim catheters with incorrect patient ID card flushing instructions. This may cause improper port care. Affected units have specific lot numbers. Contact Bard for details.
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 because the patient ID card has incorrect port flushing instructions. This could lead to improper catheter care if users follow the wrong instructions.
The patient ID card includes wrong port flushing instructions. If users follow these incorrect steps, it could lead to improper catheter care. This might cause complications like infection or blockage.
Patients with Bard POWERPORT ClearVUE Slim catheters who received the recalled model with incorrect flushing instructions. Those using the catheter for medical treatments are most at risk.
Check for the POWERPORT ClearVUE Slim catheter with Smooth Septum, 8F ChronoFlex, Polyurethane. The product has specific lot numbers listed in the UDI codes.
Review the patient ID card for port flushing instructions. If they are incorrect, contact Bard for guidance.
The patient ID card has incorrect port flushing instructions, which could lead to improper catheter care.
Check for the POWERPORT ClearVUE Slim catheter with Smooth Septum, 8F ChronoFlex, Polyurethane. The product has specific lot numbers listed in the UDI codes.
Review the patient ID card instructions. If they are incorrect, contact Bard for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Bard to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1770-2018 — Bard Bard Hello, I own a Bard that is covered by recall Z-1770-2018 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.
