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Lower risk Medical device recall · FDA · Published October 1, 2019

BardPort M.R.I. Hard Base Implantable Port Recall: Incorrect Catheter Tip Risk

Bard recalls specific implantable ports that may contain incorrect catheter tips, potentially prolonging surgery. Affected units include those with reference number 0604550 and lot number RECR1431.

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🇺🇸 FDA recall #Z-1577-2020Medical deviceBard ›
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Recalling firmBard Peripheral Vascular Inc1625 W 3rd St Bldg 1 · Tempe, AZ 85281-2438
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Bard is recalling implantable ports that might have the wrong catheter tip, which could lead to longer surgeries. This is a safety issue for patients needing repeated vascular access. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/66921-bardport-m-r-i-hard-base-implantable-port-recall-incorrect.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/66921-bardport-m-r-i-hard-base-implantable-port-recall-incorrect · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-1577-2020

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“BardPort M.R.I. Hard Base Implantable Port Recall: Incorrect Catheter Tip Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/66921-bardport-m-r-i-hard-base-implantable-port-recall-incorrect. Based on FDA recall #Z-1577-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1577-2020%22&limit=1).

Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc recalled the BardPort M.R.I. Hard Base Implantable Port with Attachable 9.6 F Open-Ended Single-Lumen Venous Catheter, Ref: 0604550, on Oct. 1, 2019, according to the FDA. The device may contain an incorrect tunneler barb tip, which can prolong operation time.

How to tell if you have it

  • BardPort M.R.I. Hard Base Implantable Port with Attachable 9.6 F Open-Ended Single-Lumen Venous Catheter, Ref: 0604550
  • UPC: 00801741025860
  • Lot # RECR1431

The hazard

The firm identified that the product may incorrectly contain a tunneler with a barb tip meant for a 6Fr catheter instead of the correct one for a 9.6Fr catheter, according to the FDA. This error can result in a prolongation of operation.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc has 40 other recalls on record since Sept. 22, 2017. Other recent recalls include the Bard Breast Biopsy System recall on Aug. 20, 2026, and the Bard Peripheral Vascular Recall of Broviac Cutdown Trays on Dec. 12, 2025.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the reference number 0604550 and lot number RECR1431 on the product label. The product is used for medical treatments requiring repeated vascular access.

  • Brand
    Bard
  • Product
    BardPort M.R.I. Hard Base Implantable Port with Attachable 9.6 F Open-Ended Single-Lumen Venous Catheter, Ref: 0604550
  • Category
    Medical device
FDA recall event · 10 products

All 10 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 AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS,KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT,VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY and countries of Brazil, Canada, EMEA, Korea, Mexico, New Zealand.
Recall numberProduct, codes & lotsQuantity
Z-1570-20201.PowerPort Implantable Port With Attachable 9.6 F Open-Ended Single-Lumen Venous Catheter REF: 1709600, Air Guard, With suture Plugs, (01)00801741026720; 2. PowerPort Implantable Port With Attachable 9.6 F Open-Ended Single- Lumen Venous Catheter, REF: 1709601, Air Guard, Without Suture Plugs, (01)00801741026737; 3. PowerPort Implantable Port with Pre-Attached 9.6F Open-Ended Single-Lumen Venous Catheter, REF: 1759600 Air Guard, With Suture Plugs, (01)00801741026850 Product Usage: Bard implantable ports are indicated for patient therapies requiring repeated access to the vascular system. The port system can be used for infusion of medications, I.V. fluids, parenteral nutrition solutions, blood products, and for the withdrawal of blood samples.; 1. 1709600 Lot #s: RECT0088 2. 1709601 Lot #s: RECU1601 3. 1759600 Lot #s: RECS1276178 catheters
Z-1571-20201. PowerPort M.R.I. Implantable Port with Attachable 9.6 F Open-Ended Single-Lumen Venous Catheter with Suture Plugs, REF: 1809600, UDI: (01)00801741027130 ; 2. PowerPort M.R.I. Implantable Port with Attachable 9.6 F Open-Ended Single-Lumen Venous Catheter Without Suture Plugs, REF: 1809601, UDI: (01)00801741027147; 3. PowerPort M.R.I. Implantable Port With Pre-Attached 9.6 F Open-Ended Single-Lumen Venous Catheter with Suture Plugs, REF: 1859600, UDI: (01)00801741027208 Product Usage: Bard implantable ports are indicated for patient therapies requiring repeated access to the vascular system. The port system can be used for infusion of medications, I.V. fluids, parenteral nutrition solutions, blood products, and for the withdrawal of blood samples.; 1. Lot #s 1809600- RECR1434, RECT0091 2. Lot #s 1809601- RECT0189, 3. Lot #s 1859600- RECR2072, RECS1118878 Catheters
Z-1572-20201. Power Port isp M.R.I. Implantable Port with Attachable 9.6 F Open-Ended Single-Lumen Venous Catheter with Suture Plugs, Ref: 1809660, UDI: (01)00801741027154 2. PowerPort isp M.R.I. Implantable Port With Attachable 9.6 F Open-Ended Single-Lumen Venous Catheter Without Suture Plugs, Ref: 1809661, UDI: (01)00801741027161 3. PowerPort isp M.R.I. Implantable Port with Pre-Attached 9.6F Open-Ended Single-Lumen Venous Catheter with Suture Plugs, Ref: 1859660, UDI: (01)00801741027222 4. PowerPort isp M.R.I. Implantable Port with Pre-Attached 9.6 F Open-Ended Single-Lumen Venous Catheter without Suture Plugs, Ref: 1859661, UDI: (01)00801741027239 Product Usage: Bard implantable ports are indicated for patient therapies requiring repeated access to the vascular system. The port system can be used for infusion of medications, I.V. fluids, parenteral nutrition solutions, blood products, and for the withdrawal of blood samples.; 1. Lot # for 1809660 - RECT0092 2. Lot # for 1809661 - RECT0190 3. Lot # for 1859660 - RECU0481, RECR0983, RECR1885, RECR2220, RECS0030, RECS2758 4. Lot # for 1859661 - RECS2974824 Catheters
Z-1573-20201. Vaccess CT Power-Injectable Implantable Port with Suture Plugs, Ref: 7496000, UDI:(01)00801741027482 Product Usage: Bard implantable ports are indicated for patient therapies requiring repeated access to the vascular system. The port system can be used for infusion of medications, I.V. fluids, parenteral nutrition solutions, blood products, and for the withdrawal of blood samples.; Lot # RECR0929, RECR1511, RECR1882598 Catheters
Z-1574-20201. Groshong 9.5 Dual-Lumen CV Catheter, Ref: 7726950, UDI: (01)00801741041570; 2. Groshong 9.5 F Dual-Lumen CV Catheter, REF: 7726954, UDI: (01)00801741041587; 7726950 Lot # RECQ1106, RECR2195 7726954 Lot # RECU1837650 Catheters
Z-1575-2020BardPort Titanium Implantable Port with Attachable 9.6 F Open-Ended Single-Lumen Venous Catheter , REF: 0602230, UDI: (01)00801741025563 Product Usage: Bard implantable ports are indicated for patient therapies requiring repeated access to the vascular system. The port system can be used for infusion of medications, I.V. fluids, parenteral nutrition solutions, blood products, and for the withdrawal of blood samples.; Lot # RECR2059360 Catheters
Z-1576-2020BardPort M.R.I. Implantable Port with Attachale 9.6 F Open-Ended Single-Lumen Venous Catheter, REF: 0602680, UDI:(01)00801741025679 Product Usage: Bard implantable ports are indicated for patient therapies requiring repeated access to the vascular system. The port system can be used for infusion of medications, I.V. fluids, parenteral nutrition solutions, blood products, and for the withdrawal of blood samples.; Lot # RECU2404, RECU1067, RECR1439, RECT00782493 Catheters
Z-1577-2020BardPort M.R.I. Hard Base Implantable Port with Attachable 9.6 F Open-Ended Single-Lumen Venous Catheter, Ref: 0604550, UDI: (01)00801741025860 Product Usage: Bard implantable ports are indicated for patient therapies requiring repeated access to the vascular system. The port system can be used for infusion of medications, I.V. fluids, parenteral nutrition solutions, blood products, and for the withdrawal of blood samples.; Lot # RECR1431151 Catheters
Z-1578-20201. X-Port isp M.R.I Implantable Port, with Pre-Attached 9.6 F Open-Ended Single-Lumen Venous Catheter, REF:0607550, UDI:(01)00801741026195 2. X-Port isp M.R.I. Implantable Port, with Attachable 9.6F Open-Ended Single-Lumen Venous Catheter, REF: 0657525, UDI:(01)00801741026379 Product Usage: Bard implantable ports are indicated for patient therapies requiring repeated access to the vascular system. The port system can be used for infusion of medications, I.V. fluids, parenteral nutrition solutions, blood products, and for the withdrawal of blood samples.; 0657525 Lot #: RECU1597 0607550 Lot #: RECR1508225 Catheters
Z-1579-2020PowerFlow Implatable Apheresis IV Port with attachable 9.6 F ChronoFl x Open-Ended Single-Lumen Venous Catheter, Ref A710962, UDI:(01)00801741129438 Product Usage: Bard implantable ports are indicated for patient therapies requiring repeated access to the vascular system. The port system can be used for infusion of medications, I.V. fluids, parenteral nutrition solutions, blood products, and for the withdrawal of blood samples.; Lot # RECR1499296 Catheters
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check Product Label

    Look for the reference number 0604550 and lot number RECR1431 on the product label.

Where it went and when

Where it was distributed

Distributed nationwide and abroad; the notice names 47 states.

Alaska: nationwideAKMaine: named in the noticeMEVermont: named in the noticeVTNew Hampshire: nationwideNHWashington: named in the noticeWAIdaho: named in the noticeIDMontana: named in the noticeMTNorth Dakota: named in the noticeNDMinnesota: named in the noticeMNIllinois: named in the noticeILWisconsin: named in the noticeWIMichigan: named in the noticeMINew York: named in the noticeNYRhode Island: named in the noticeRIMassachusetts: named in the noticeMAOregon: named in the noticeORNevada: named in the noticeNVWyoming: named in the noticeWYSouth 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: named in the noticeWVVirginia: named in the noticeVAMaryland: named in the noticeMDDelaware: named in the noticeDEArizona: named in the noticeAZNew Mexico: named in the noticeNMKansas: named in the noticeKSArkansas: named in the noticeARTennessee: named in the noticeTNNorth Carolina: named in the noticeNCSouth Carolina: named in the noticeSCDistrict of Columbia: named in the noticeDCOklahoma: named in the noticeOKLouisiana: named in the noticeLAMississippi: named in the noticeMSAlabama: named in the noticeALGeorgia: named in the noticeGAHawaii: named in the noticeHITexas: named in the noticeTXFlorida: named in the noticeFLPuerto Rico: named in the noticePR

FDA distribution: “Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution in the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS,KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX,…” 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, 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, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.

Recall timeline

FDA terminated this recall 2.4 years after the firm started it.

1. Firm started the recall: Oct 1, 201912. FDA classified it Class II: Mar 26, 202023. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report: Apr 1, 202034. FDA terminated the recall: Feb 18, 2022420192022
  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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  • Official source: FDA Recall #Z-1577-2020 (October 1, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1577-2020 to see it in context.
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