Thoracentesis and Paracentesis Trays Recalled for Deficient Manufacturing
Bard Access Systems, Inc. is recalling three models of thoracentesis and paracentesis trays due to lidocaine ampoules being manufactured under deficient manufacturing practices. The devices are used for fluid removal procedures and have been distributed nationwide and in Belgium.
What this means for you
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II recall with deficient manufacturing practices affecting a component (lidocaine ampoules) of the device. No reported illnesses or injuries are stated in the source text, and the hazard is manufacturing-process-related rather than a documented harm to patients.
Plain-English summary
Bard Access Systems, Inc. is recalling thoracentesis and paracentesis trays, which are medical devices indicated for removing fluid from either the pleural or peritoneal spaces during acute drainage and aspiration procedures. The recalled products include the OTP5000 (5FR Non-Valved Tray), PIG1260T (Safe-T-Centesis 6FR x 16cm Tray), and TPT1000 (Thoracentesis/Paracentesis Tray).
The recall is due to lidocaine ampoules included with the trays being manufactured under deficient manufacturing practices by the ampoule manufacturer. Approximately 9,500 units have been distributed worldwide, including nationwide distribution across all U.S. states and to Belgium.
Affected consumers and healthcare facilities should stop using these products immediately. For questions or to report adverse events, healthcare providers and patients should contact Bard Access Systems, Inc. or the FDA.
The recalled product
- Product
- OTP5000 THORA/PARA TRAY, 5FR, NON-VALVED UDI-DI Code: 0110885403284748 PIG1260T SAFE-T-CENTESIS TRAY 6FR X 16CM UDI-DI Code: 0110885403108365 TPT1000 THORACENTESIS/PARACENTESIS TRAY UDI-DI Code: 0110885403108488 The Acute Drainage devices are indicated for use in re
- Manufacturer
- Bard Access Systems, Inc.
- Hazard
- manufacturing-defect
- deficient-practices
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (2)
- OTP5000 THORA/PARA TRAY
- 5FR
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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