Z-1803-2018 Class II Terminated

Recalled by Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc — Tempe, AZ

FDA device recall Z-1803-2018 was initiated by Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc on Apr 16, 2018 and is designated Class II. Reason for recall: Device is at risk of having detectable levels of bacterial endotoxin present on the packaging hoop that the catheter is packaged in. The bacterial endotoxin levels for the catheters are within… The recall status is terminated (terminated Mar 2, 2021). Affected quantity: 130 units.

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
May 23, 2018
Initiation Date
Apr 16, 2018
Termination Date
Mar 2, 2021
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
130 units

Product Description

BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR SEEKER(R) Crossing Support Catheter, 0.014", 150 cm, REF SK15014. Intended to support a guidewire during access into the vasculature.

Reason for Recall

Device is at risk of having detectable levels of bacterial endotoxin present on the packaging hoop that the catheter is packaged in. The bacterial endotoxin levels for the catheters are within acceptable levels; however, if bacterial endotoxins are present on the packaging hoops it may have the potential for cross-contamination in a clinical setting.

Distribution Pattern

Nationwide Distribution

Code Information

UDI: (01)00801741067907(17)191207(10)VTBZ0193, Lot Number: VTBZ0193

Source

Dataset
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FDA record
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Enforcement Report
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openFDA file date
Oct 23, 2026
Loaded by RegDataLab
Oct 25, 2026

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