Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc recalls 1. Power Port isp M.R.I. Implantable Port with Attachable 9.
Recalled Product
1. Power Port isp M.R.I. Implantable Port with Attachable 9.6 F Open-Ended Single-Lumen Venous Catheter with Suture Plugs, Ref: 1809660, UDI: (01)00801741027154 2. PowerPort isp M.R.I. Implantable Port With Attachable 9.6 F Open-Ended Single-Lumen Venous Catheter Without Suture Plugs, Ref: 1809661, UDI: (01)00801741027161 3. PowerPort isp M.R.I. Implantable Port with Pre-Attached 9.6F Open-Ended Single-Lumen Venous Catheter with Suture Plugs, Ref: 1859660, UDI: (01)00801741027222 4. PowerPort isp M.R.I. Implantable Port with Pre-Attached 9.6 F Open-Ended Single-Lumen Venous Catheter without Suture Plugs, Ref: 1859661, UDI: (01)00801741027239 Product Usage: Bard implantable ports are indicated for patient therapies requiring repeated access to the vascular system. The port system can be used for infusion of medications, I.V. fluids, parenteral nutrition solutions, blood products, and for the withdrawal of blood samples.
Hazard / Issue
Firm has identified that the product may be at risk of incorrectly containing a tunneler with a barb tip meant to attach to a 6Fr catheter instead of the correct barb tip for a 9.6Fr catheter. This can result in a prolongation of operation.
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