Bard Access Systems recalls 4Fr Single-Lumen PowerPICC Catheters with tubing that may leak, causing discomfort, infection, or other complications. Affected units have specific reference codes and expiration dates.
Catheters indicated for short-or-long term access to the central venous system have tubing that exceeded melt flow index specification (higher), which could lead to increased material fatigue leaks, which could lead to infiltration, extravasation, discomfort, phlebitis, bleeding, air embolism, foreign body embolism, infection and interruption to therapy.
Bard Access Systems is recalling 4Fr Single-Lumen PowerPICC Catheters that have tubing exceeding melt flow index specifications. This could lead to leaks, causing discomfort, infection, or other complications. Affected units have specific reference codes and expiration dates.
The catheter tubing has exceeded the melt flow index specification, meaning it's more prone to material fatigue. This can cause leaks, which may lead to infiltration, infection, or other complications if the catheter is used.
Patients using these catheters for central venous access are most at risk. Healthcare providers who have these catheters in their inventory may also be affected.
Check for reference codes like 3174155, CK000540, 3174118, or CK000483 on the catheter packaging. Also, look for expiration dates listed in the recall notice.
Review the reference codes and expiration dates listed in the recall notice to determine if your catheter is affected.
The recall includes 4Fr Single-Lumen PowerPICC Catheters with reference codes such as 3174155, CK000540, 3174118, and CK000483.
The tubing may cause leaks, leading to discomfort, infection, infiltration, phlebitis, bleeding, or other complications.
Check the reference codes and expiration dates on the catheter packaging against the list provided in the recall notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Bard to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1507-2025 — Bard Bard Hello, I own a Bard that is covered by recall Z-1507-2025 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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