Bard PowerPICC Provena Catheters: Possible leaks at luer hub extension leg junction
Bard Access Systems recalls PowerPICC Provena Catheters (3 Fr. Single lumen and 4 Fr. Dual Lumen) due to possible leaks at the luer hub extension leg junction. Product codes and serial numbers listed in the recall.
Lower-risk recall
Possible leaks on the 3 Fr. Single lumen and 4 Fr. Dual lumen PowerPICC catheters at the luer hub extension leg junction.
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What happened, in plain English
Bard Access Systems is recalling PowerPICC Provena Catheters (3 Fr. Single lumen and 4 Fr. Dual Lumen) because they may leak at the luer hub extension leg junction. This could lead to complications for patients using these medical devices. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/72214-bard-powerpicc-provena-catheters-possible-leaks-at-luer-hub-extension.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/72214-bard-powerpicc-provena-catheters-possible-leaks-at-luer-hub-extension · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-0536-2018
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“Bard PowerPICC Provena Catheters: Possible leaks at luer hub extension leg junction.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/72214-bard-powerpicc-provena-catheters-possible-leaks-at-luer-hub-extension. Based on FDA recall #Z-0536-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0536-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The catheters may leak at the luer hub extension leg junction, which could cause complications for patients. This is a potential issue with the design of the catheter connections.
Who’s affected
Patients using PowerPICC Provena Catheters for medical purposes are likely affected. Those with the specific product codes and serial numbers listed in the recall are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for product codes and serial numbers listed in the recall, such as S1274108D (REBN2334) or S9274108D (REBN2336). The catheters are packaged in a poly tray with Tyvek lid within a header bag or breather bag configuration.
- Brand
Bard Access Systems- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Check Product Codes
Look for product codes like S1274108D or S9274108D on the catheter packaging or label.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide.
FDA distribution: “Distribution US nationwide.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Distributed nationwide.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 3.5 years after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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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-0536-2018 (December 28, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0536-2018 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 19, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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