Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc. is recalling approximately 1,240 Safe-T-Centesis 6 Fr Catheter Drainage Trays (model PIG1260T) because the safety indicators may provide incorrect readings. The indicator can show the catheter is in the sharp position when it is actually in the blunt position, which can mislead healthcare providers during fluid removal procedures. This voluntary recall was initiated by the firm to prevent potential patient harm.
The faulty indicator may lead a user to believe the device has not yet reached the fluid-filled area when it already has, which can cause significant patient discomfort, treatment delays, or serious injury to internal organs and blood vessels.
Manufactured with safety indicators that erroneously show catheter in sharp position when catheter is in blunt position.
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