Bard recalls specific PowerPICC catheter models due to lidocaine ampoules manufactured under deficient practices. Affected units have UDI-DI codes and lot numbers listed. Contact Bard for details.
Due to lidocaine ampoules being manufactured under deficient manufacturing practices by manufacturer, lidocaine ampoules are currently being recalled by supplier.
Bard is recalling several PowerPICC catheter models because lidocaine ampoules used in their production were made with poor manufacturing practices. This could lead to unsafe medical use if the catheters are used without proper care.
The recall is due to lidocaine ampoules being manufactured under deficient practices by the supplier. This could result in unsafe medical use if the catheters are used without proper care, but the exact risk mechanism isn't clearly described in the notice.
Patients using Bard PowerPICC catheters with the listed UDI-DI codes and lot numbers are affected. Healthcare providers and patients who have these specific catheters are at risk.
Check if your catheter has a UDI-DI code starting with 00801741 and lot numbers like REKW0930, REKX0625, or others listed in the recall notice. The catheter models include PowerPICC Catheter 4 Fr Single-Lumen and PowerPICC SOLO Catheter 5 Fr Dual-Lumen.
Look for UDI-DI codes starting with 00801741 and lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
The recall is due to lidocaine ampoules being manufactured under deficient practices by the supplier.
Check if your catheter has a UDI-DI code starting with 00801741 and a lot number listed in the recall notice.
The recall notice does not specify a remedy or action for affected catheters.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Bard to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2666-2026 — Bard Bard Hello, I own a Bard that is covered by recall Z-2666-2026 from Bard. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
