Bard recalls POWERPORT ClearVUE Slim catheters with incorrect patient ID card flushing instructions. This could 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 because the patient ID card includes incorrect port flushing instructions. This could cause improper catheter care if users follow the wrong instructions.
The patient ID card contains incorrect port flushing instructions. If users follow these wrong instructions, it could lead to improper catheter care. This might cause complications for patients using the catheter.
Patients using Bard POWERPORT ClearVUE Slim catheters with the specific UDI codes listed in the recall notice. Those with the incorrect instructions are at risk of improper catheter care.
Check the Patient ID card that comes with the POWERPORT ClearVUE Slim catheter. The specific UDI codes listed in the recall notice include REAN0062, REAP0628, REAU0228, REAW1710, REAY0677, REAY2493, REBQ0468, REBS1274, REBS1900, REBT2147, REBV1310, REBW0863, and REBX2269.
Look for the Patient ID card that comes with the POWERPORT ClearVUE Slim catheter to confirm if it has the incorrect flushing instructions.
The Patient ID card packaged with the POWERPORT ClearVUE Slim catheter contains incorrect port flushing instructions, which could lead to improper catheter care.
Check the Patient ID card that comes with the catheter. The specific UDI codes listed in the recall notice include REAN0062, REAP0628, REAU0228, REAW1710, REAY0677, REAY2493, REBQ0468, REBS1274, REBS1900, REBT2147, REBV1310, REBW0863, and REBX2269.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so no action is required beyond checking the Patient ID card for incorrect instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Bard to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1762-2018 — Bard Bard Hello, I own a Bard that is covered by recall Z-1762-2018 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.
