Z-1573-2020 Class II Terminated

Recalled by Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc — Tempe, AZ

FDA device recall Z-1573-2020 was initiated by Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc on October 1, 2019 and is designated Class II. Reason for recall: Firm has identified that the product may be at risk of incorrectly containing a tunneler with a barb tip meant to attach to a 6Fr catheter instead of the correct barb tip for a 9.6Fr catheter. This … The recall status is terminated (terminated February 18, 2022). Affected quantity: 598 Catheters.

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
April 1, 2020
Initiation Date
October 1, 2019
Termination Date
February 18, 2022
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
598 Catheters

Product Description

1. 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.

Reason for Recall

Firm has identified that the product may be at risk of incorrectly containing a tunneler with a barb tip meant to attach to a 6Fr catheter instead of the correct barb tip for a 9.6Fr catheter. This can result in a prolongation of operation.

Distribution Pattern

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.

Code Information

Lot # RECR0929, RECR1511, RECR1882