C.R. Bard ArcticGel Pads Recall: Incorrect Product Labeling
C.R. Bard recalls Arctic Sun ArcticGel Pads (Product Code 317-07) due to incorrect box labeling. This may cause confusion but does not pose a safety risk.
Lower-risk recall
Label on product box contains the incorrect reference #317-09 while the shelf box label with barcode and the internal foil pouch label are correctly labeled with product code 317-07 and lot number NDAR0462.
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What happened, in plain English
C.R. Bard is recalling Arctic Sun ArcticGel Pads with Product Code 317-07 because the box label shows the wrong reference number. This labeling error does not create a safety hazard and is only for identification purposes. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/73974-c-r-bard-arcticgel-pads-recall-incorrect-product-labeling.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/73974-c-r-bard-arcticgel-pads-recall-incorrect-product-labeling · Updated September 23, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-0590-2018
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“C.R. Bard ArcticGel Pads Recall: Incorrect Product Labeling.” GovInfoNow, updated September 23, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/73974-c-r-bard-arcticgel-pads-recall-incorrect-product-labeling. Based on FDA recall #Z-0590-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0590-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The box label incorrectly shows reference #317-09 instead of the correct product code #317-07. This labeling error could lead to confusion but does not cause any safety risks or injuries.
Who’s affected
Owners of Arctic Sun ArcticGel Pads with Product Code 317-07 and Lot Number NGAR0462 are affected. Most at risk are those who might confuse the product due to the labeling error.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for Arctic Sun ArcticGel Pads with Product Code 317-07 and Lot Number NGAR0462. The box label should show the correct reference number #317-07, not #317-09.
- Brand
C.R. Bard- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Check Product Label
Verify the box label shows Product Code 317-07 and Lot Number NGAR0462. If the label shows reference #317-09, it is the recalled item.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 6 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA classified it Class III
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-0590-2018 (June 2, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0590-2018 to see it in context.
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