Bard Peripheral Vascular Recall: Broviac Cutdown Trays with SureCuff Cuff Risk of Sterile
Bard recalls specific Broviac and Hickman catheter cutdown trays with SureCuff cuffs due to potential damage to the outer tray that could compromise the sterile barrier. Affected products include various sizes and models with catalog numbers 600060-606560.
Lower-risk recall
Due to damage to outer tray that can potentially compromise the sterile barrier
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What happened, in plain English
Bard is recalling several types of catheter cutdown trays with SureCuff cuffs because the outer tray may have damage that could compromise the sterile barrier. This could lead to infection or other complications during medical procedures. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/50464-bard-peripheral-vascular-recall-broviac-cutdown-trays-with-surecuff-cuff.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/50464-bard-peripheral-vascular-recall-broviac-cutdown-trays-with-surecuff-cuff · Updated August 17, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-1367-2026
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“Bard Peripheral Vascular Recall: Broviac Cutdown Trays with SureCuff Cuff Risk of Sterile.” GovInfoNow, updated August 17, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/50464-bard-peripheral-vascular-recall-broviac-cutdown-trays-with-surecuff-cuff. Based on FDA recall #Z-1367-2026 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1367-2026%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The outer tray of the device may have damage that could compromise the sterile barrier, potentially leading to infection or contamination during medical procedures. This is a risk during the insertion or use of the catheter.
Who’s affected
Healthcare professionals using these specific catheter cutdown trays for medical procedures are most at risk. Patients using these devices under medical supervision are not directly affected.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for products with catalog numbers 600060 to 606560, including specific lot numbers listed in the recall notice. The product names include Broviac and Hickman catheter cutdown trays with SureCuff cuffs.
- Brand
Bard- Product
Broviac 4.2 Fr Single-Lumen CV Catheter Cutdown Tray with SureCuff Tissue Ingrowth Cuff Cat 60060- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Review the product catalog number and lot number to confirm if your device is affected.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide and abroad; the notice names 46 states.
FDA distribution: “Worldwide - U.S. Nationwide distribution including in the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT,…” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Named in the notice: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin.
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 2 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Do I need to stop using these products immediately?
No, the recall does not require immediate discontinuation. The hazard is low risk and does not pose a serious injury risk in normal use.
What should I do if I have an affected product?
Contact Bard directly to confirm if your product is affected and follow their instructions for replacement or return.
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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.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-1367-2026 (December 12, 2025) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1367-2026 to see it in context.
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