Bard recalls POWERPORT ClearVUE implantable ports with incorrect flushing instructions in patient ID cards. This could lead to improper port care. Affected units have specific lot numbers and UDI 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 because the patient ID cards contain incorrect port flushing instructions. This could lead to improper port care if users follow the wrong instructions.
The patient ID card includes incorrect instructions for flushing the port. If users follow these wrong instructions, it could lead to improper port care. However, the hazard does not involve immediate physical harm or serious injury.
Patients with Bard POWERPORT ClearVUE implantable ports who use the patient ID card for port maintenance. Those with the specific lot numbers and UDI codes listed in the recall are most at risk.
Check if your patient ID card has the specific lot numbers and UDI codes listed in the recall: REAN0057, REAN0204, REAP0770, REBP0837. These are part of the product's unique identifiers.
Check the patient ID card for the specific lot numbers and UDI codes listed in the recall: REAN0057, REAN0204, REAP0770, REBP0837.
The patient ID card contains incorrect port flushing instructions, which could lead to improper port care if followed.
Review the patient ID card for the specific lot numbers and UDI codes listed in the recall. If you have these codes, contact Bard for further instructions.
The recall states the hazard does not involve immediate physical harm or serious injury. The risk is low and related to improper port care.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Bard to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1772-2018 — Bard Bard Hello, I own a Bard that is covered by recall Z-1772-2018 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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