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Lower risk Medical device recall · FDA · Published April 7, 2021

Bard Groshong NXT ClearVue Catheter Recall: Connector Issues May Prevent Use

Bard Access Systems recalls Groshong NXT ClearVue Catheter intermediate kits due to connector problems that may prevent catheter insertion. Affected units have specific UDI codes and lot numbers.

Plain-English summary generated from official FDA data by GovInfoNow · Published by Carlos Caban · How we make summaries

🇺🇸 FDA recall #Z-1652-2021Medical deviceBard Access Systems ›
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Recalling firmBard Access Systems Inc.605 N 5600 W · Salt Lake City, UT 84116-3738
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Bard Access Systems is recalling Groshong NXT ClearVue Catheter intermediate kits because the distal connector may be too small or deformed, making it impossible to insert the catheter properly. This could lead to failed procedures and potential complications. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/62824-bard-groshong-nxt-clearvue-catheter-recall-connector-issues-may-prevent.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/62824-bard-groshong-nxt-clearvue-catheter-recall-connector-issues-may-prevent · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-1652-2021

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“Bard Groshong NXT ClearVue Catheter Recall: Connector Issues May Prevent Use.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/62824-bard-groshong-nxt-clearvue-catheter-recall-connector-issues-may-prevent. Based on FDA recall #Z-1652-2021 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1652-2021%22&limit=1).

The FDA announced on April 7, 2021, that Bard Access Systems Inc. is recalling the Groshong NXT ClearVue Catheter due to manufacturing defects. The agency said the catheters may fail to connect properly or lock securely.

How to tell if you have it

  • Brand: Bard Access Systems
  • Product: REF 7617400, Groshong NXT ClearVue Catheter, intermediate kit, 4F, Single-Lumen, 60 cm
  • UDI: (01)10801741045094
  • UPC: 10801741045094
  • Lot No.: redx4723 and REEU3251

The hazard

The FDA said the catheters contain two issues: the inner diameter of the distal connector may be reduced, resulting in an inability to pass the catheter through the connector. Additionally, the catch slot on the distal connector may be deformed, resulting in the inability to properly lock.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show Bard Access Systems, Inc. has had 8 other recalls on record since December 28, 2017. Other recent recalls of similar products include Bard Power-Trialysis Dialysis Catheters (August 10, 2026), Bard Needle Kits for Powered Driver (July 30, 2026), and Bard PowerMidline Catheter Recall (May 21, 2026). Other recent recalls of similar products include Stryker BARD Dynamic XT Steerable Catheter Recall (April 10, 2026), Stryker BARD Dynamic XT Deca Steerable Catheter Recall (April 10, 2026), and Stryker BARD EP XT Decapolar Steerable Catheter Recall (April 10, 2026).

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the UDI code (01)10801741045094 and lot numbers redx4723 or REEU3251 on the product label. The catheter is part of the Groshong NXT ClearVue intermediate kit, 4F, Single-Lumen, 60 cm.

  • Brand
    Bard Access Systems
  • Product
    Bard Access Systems Inc. recalls REF 7617400, Groshong NXT ClearVue Catheter, intermediate kit, 4F, Single-Lumen, 60 cm, UDI: (01)10801741045094
  • Category
    Medical device
FDA recall event · 18 products

All 18 products in this recall

FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.

  • Classification
    Class II
  • Status
    Terminated
  • Distribution
    Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution in the states of AK, AL, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI and the countries of Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Chile, Bangladesh, Korea, Brazil, India, Singapore, Thailand.
Recall numberProduct, codes & lots
Z-1652-2021REF 7617400, Groshong NXT ClearVue Catheter, intermediate kit, 4F, Single-Lumen, 60 cm, UDI: (01)10801741045094 - Product Usage: is designed for use when central venous catheterization is prescribed.; Lot No. redx4723 and REEU3251
Z-1653-2021REF 7617405J, Groshong NXT ClearVue Catheter, Basic kit, 4F, Single-Lumen, 60 cm, UDI: (01)10801741200592 - Product Usage: is designed for use when central venous catheterization is prescribed.; Lot No. reds3422, redt4228, redu0707, redu1364, redv1255, redv2161, redv2786, redv4057, redw0433, redw1225, redw2664, redw3833, redx2372, redx4194, redy0664, redy1758, redz0057, redz0666, redz1930, reen1132, reen3294, reen4671, reep0758, reep1721, reep2923, reep3974, reeq0638, rees0525, rees0590, reew2481, reew2485, reew2487,
Z-1654-2021REF 7617408, Groshong NXT ClearVue Catheter, Full Kit, 4F, Single-Lumen, 60 cm, UDI: (01)10801741035255 - Product Usage: is designed for use when central venous catheterization is prescribed.; Lot No. REDY1755
Z-1655-2021REF 7617408D, Groshong NXT ClearVue Catheter, Maximal Barrier Kit, 4F, Single-Lumen, 60 cm, UDI: (01)10801741035262 - Product Usage: is designed for use when central venous catheterization is prescribed.; Lot No. reev2091, reex1265, reew3144, redx1464, reen4697, REEP0632
Z-1656-2021REF 7655405, Groshong NXT ClearVue Catheter, Basic Kit, 4F, Single-Lumen, 60 cm, UDI: (01)10801741035279 - Product Usage: is designed for use when central venous catheterization is prescribed.; Lot No. reds2369 reds3369 reds4464 reds4588 redt0655 redt0787 redt1710 redt1760 redt2668 redt2909 redt4286 redt4309 redu0080 redu0745 redu0826 redu0827 redu1375 redu1533 redu2186 redu2403 redu2995 redu3073 redu3829 redu3920 redv1130 redv1285 REDV2022 redv2095 redv2812 redv2886 redv3944 REDV4092 REDW0350 REDW0460 redw1019 redw1151 redw1668 redw1669 redw1695 redw2471 redw2592 redw3754 redx0981 redx0982 redx0984 redx0985 redx0986 redx0987 redx1000 redx1001 REDX1002 redx1003 redx4676 redy0095 redy0096 redy0108 redy0109 redy0644 redy0703 REDZ0125 redz0433 redz1593 redz2836 redz3691 redz3692 redz3694 reen1167 reen1970 reen1971 reen3067 reen3286 reen4660 reen4733 reen5319 reep0814 reep1710 reeq2360 reeq2384 reeq2507 reeq2508 REDX3652 redy3370 REEQ2519
Z-1657-2021REF 7655405J, Groshong NXT ClearVue Catheter, Basic Kit, 4F, Single-Lumen, 60 cm, UDI: (01)10801741200615 - Product Usage: is designed for use when central venous catheterization is prescribed.; Lot No. redv2820 redv4093 redw0517 redw1152 redx1436 redx2421 redx4735 redy0645 redy3049 redz0252 redz0603 redz1577 redz2772 reen1196 reen2065 reen3257 reen4734 reep0839 reep1691 reeq0592 reeq1318 reeq2347 reer0515 reer1136 reer3474 rees0504 rees1461 rees2183 rees3127 reet0308 reet0816 reet2299 reeu0258 reeu1473 REEU2662 reeu3582 reev0163 reev1198 reew2878 reew3089 reew4300 reex2176 reez2355 reex3435
Z-1658-2021REF 7812400, Replacement Connector For 4F Groshong NXT clearVue PICC with Extension Leg, Rx Only, Sterile EO, CE 2797, UDI: (01)10801741075268 - Product Usage: is designed for use when central venous catheterization is prescribed.; Lot No. redr1671 reds4453 redt1612 redt2758 redt3914 redu0326 redu3286 redu3402 redu4194 redu4226 redv1248 redv2001 redv2750 redw0124 redx3813 redx3828 redy1863 redy2874 redy3867 redz0552 redz1927 redz3505 REEN1390 reen1396 reeq1509 reet2730 reet3239 reeu0563 reew2029 reex2346 reex3092 reey2704 reex3917
Z-1659-2021REF 9617405, Groshong NXT ClearVue Catheter with Sherlock Tip Location System (TLS) Stylet, Basic Kit, 4F, Single-Lumen, TLS, UDI: (01)10801741035989 - Product Usage: is designed for use when central venous catheterization is prescribed.; Lot No. reeu1838
Z-1660-2021REF 9617407, Groshong NXT ClearVue Catheter with Sherlock Tip Location System (TLS) Stylet, Full Kit, 4F, Single-Lumen, TLS, UDI: (01)10801741035996 - Product Usage: is designed for use when central venous catheterization is prescribed.; Lot No. reep1720
Z-1661-2021REF 9617408, Groshong NXT ClearVue Catheter with Sherlock Tip Location System (TLS) Stylet, Full Kit, 4F, Single-Lumen, TLS, UDI: (01)10801741036009 - Product Usage: is designed for use when central venous catheterization is prescribed.; Lot No. reep1720 redy0653 REEN1127 REEN1905 reeq0634 rees0249 reet2073 reev1213 reew4243
Z-1662-2021REF 9617408D, Groshong NXT ClearVue Catheter with Sherlock Tip Location System (TLS) Stylet, Maximal Barrier Kit, 4F, Single-Lumen, TLS, UDI: (01)10801741036016 - Product Usage: is designed for use when central venous catheterization is prescribed.; Lot No. reen4697 and reep0632
Z-1663-2021REF 9655405, Groshong NXT ClearVue Catheter with Sherlock Tip Location System (TLS) Stylet, Basic Kit, 4F, Single-Lumen, TLS, UDI: (01)10801741036023 - Product Usage: is designed for use when central venous catheterization is prescribed.; Lot No. REDT1691, reeu3507, reew4280
Z-1664-2021REF 69655405, Groshong NXT ClearVue Catheter with Sherlock Tip Location System (TLS) Stylet, Basic Kit, 4F, Single-Lumen, TLS, UDI: (01)10801741147521 - Product Usage: is designed for use when central venous catheterization is prescribed.; Lot No. redx4687, rees1313, reev1270
Z-1665-2021REF 91660417, Groshong NXT ClearVue Catheter with Sherlock 3CG Tip Positioning System (TPS) Stylet Tip, Basic Kit, 4F, Single-Lumen, TPS, CE 2797, UDI: (01)10801741107822 - Product Usage: is designed for use when central venous catheterization is prescribed.; Lot No. redx0702 redx1450 redx2338 redx4128 reep0823 reeq3588 reer1040 reer3480 rees0567 rees1246 rees2299 reew1849 reew4279 reex0353 reex3469
Z-1666-2021REF CK000379, Groshong NXT ClearVue Catheter with Sherlock Tip Location System (TLS) Stylet, Full Kit, 4F, Single-Lumen, TLS, CE 2797, UDI: (01)10801741102704 - Product Usage: is designed for use when central venous catheterization is prescribed.; Lot No. redx1384 reep4143 reeq1238
Z-1667-2021REF CK000516, Groshong NXT ClearVue Catheter with Sherlock 3CG Tip Positioning System (TPS) Stylet, Full Kit, 4F, Single-Lumen, TPS, CE 2797, UDI: (01)10801741107891 - Product Usage: is designed for use when central venous catheterization is prescribed.; Lot No. redz3509 REEN4546 reep4145 reer0944 reer2048 rees1328 rees2108 rees3222 reeu1443 reeu2740 reeu3561 reew4312
Z-1668-2021REF 7617405, Groshong NXT ClearVue Catheter Basic Kit, 4F, Single-Lumen, 60 cm, UDI: (01)10801741086998 - Product Usage: is designed for use when central venous catheterization is prescribed.; Lot No. reds4650 redt0780 redt1528 redt4250 redu0070 redu0706 redu1526 REDU2456 redv1194 REDV1893 redv1894 redv2160 REDV2537 redv2538 redv2539 redv2924 redv4016 REDW0575 redw0837 redw4033 redw4034 redw4035 redw4036 redw4037 redw4038 REDW4039 redw4040 redw4042 redw4164 redw4170 redx0604 redx0743 redx0972 redx0973 redx0974 redx0975 redx0976 redx0977 redx0978 redx0979 redx0980 redx0991 redx0992 redx0993 redx0994 redx0995 redx0996 redx1339 redx1340 redx1504 redx2371 redx2483 redx4877 redy0094 redy0106 redy0107 redy0662 redy0713 redy1680 REDY2962 redz0056 redz0185 redz0664 redz0697 redz1649 redz1710 REEN1131 reen1240 reen1911 reen1982
Z-1669-2021REF 7617407, Groshong NXT ClearVue Catheter, Full Kit, 4F, Single-Lumen, 60 cm, UDI: (01)10801741035248 - Product Usage: is designed for use when central venous catheterization is prescribed.; Lot No. redy3816, REEP1719, REEW2787, REEX1087
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check Product Label

    Look for the UDI code (01)10801741045094 and lot numbers redx4723 or REEU3251 on the catheter kit.

Where it went and when

Where it was distributed

Distributed nationwide and abroad; the notice names 33 states.

Alaska: named in the noticeAKMaine: nationwideMEVermont: nationwideVTNew Hampshire: named in the noticeNHWashington: named in the noticeWAIdaho: nationwideIDMontana: named in the noticeMTNorth Dakota: named in the noticeNDMinnesota: named in the noticeMNIllinois: named in the noticeILWisconsin: named in the noticeWIMichigan: nationwideMINew York: named in the noticeNYRhode Island: nationwideRIMassachusetts: named in the noticeMAOregon: named in the noticeORNevada: nationwideNVWyoming: nationwideWYSouth Dakota: named in the noticeSDIowa: named in the noticeIAIndiana: named in the noticeINOhio: named in the noticeOHPennsylvania: named in the noticePANew Jersey: named in the noticeNJConnecticut: nationwideCTCalifornia: named in the noticeCAUtah: named in the noticeUTColorado: named in the noticeCONebraska: named in the noticeNEMissouri: named in the noticeMOKentucky: named in the noticeKYWest Virginia: nationwideWVVirginia: named in the noticeVAMaryland: nationwideMDDelaware: nationwideDEArizona: nationwideAZNew Mexico: nationwideNMKansas: named in the noticeKSArkansas: nationwideARTennessee: named in the noticeTNNorth Carolina: named in the noticeNCSouth Carolina: nationwideSCDistrict of Columbia: nationwideDCOklahoma: named in the noticeOKLouisiana: named in the noticeLAMississippi: nationwideMSAlabama: named in the noticeALGeorgia: named in the noticeGAHawaii: nationwideHITexas: named in the noticeTXFlorida: named in the noticeFL

FDA distribution: “Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution in the states of AK, AL, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI and the countries of Australia,…” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.

Named in the notice: Alabama, Alaska, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin.

Recall timeline

FDA terminated this recall 2.1 years after the firm started it.

1. Firm started the recall: Apr 7, 202112. FDA classified it Class II: May 20, 202123. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report: May 26, 202134. FDA terminated the recall: Jun 1, 2023420212023
  1. Firm started the recall
  2. FDA classified it Class II
  3. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
  4. FDA terminated the recall

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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Questions people ask

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Is this catheter safe to use?

The recall indicates potential issues with connector function, so it is not recommended for use until the product is verified as safe.

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  • Official source: FDA Recall #Z-1652-2021 (April 7, 2021) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1652-2021 to see it in context.
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