BD recalls esophagogastric tubes linked to 2 serious injuries, 1 death

BD recalls esophagogastric tubes linked to 2 serious injuries, 1 death

A problem when preparing the devices for use can delay diagnosis or treatment, leading BD to update its instructions for use.

FDA issues recall on tubes used to manage bleeding

The Food and Drug Administration has identified a Class I recall of certain lots of BD esophagogastric balloon tamponade tubes due to the potential for serious injury or death. BD said it became aware of some users encountering challenges removing the plastic plugs from the rubber lumen to inflate the balloons. BD and their subsidiary C.R. Bard Urology and Critical Care sent all affected customers a letter with updated use instructions. There ha…

Bleeding Tube Recall Issued by BD Following Patient Death: FDA

Manufacturer is updating device instructions due to difficulties removing certain device parts, which may delay potential treatments. Federal health officials have announced a Class I recall of certain Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) tubes used to stop bleeding, following reports of patient injuries and death. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) an…