The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0815-2014·Announced 2014-01-29

Bard Access Systems Recalls Low Profile Ports with Undersized Catheters

Bard Access Systems is recalling Low Profile Ports with 6.6 Fr catheters because some silicone catheters may be undersized to 5.3 Fr.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II. The hazard involves a dimensional discrepancy (undersized catheter) rather than a high-risk pathogen or structural failure, and no injuries or illnesses are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Bard Access Systems is recalling various Low Profile Ports with 6.6 Fr Single Lumen Broviac Catheters. The recall involves 200 units of the Titanium Single Lumen Low-Profile port, with Pre-Attached open-Ended Silicone 6.6Fr Catheter, specifically Lot REXC0467.

The recall is being conducted because a small number of the silicone catheters may be undersized to 5.3 Fr instead of the 6.6 Fr stated in the device labeling. These products are used for patient therapies requiring repeated access to the vascular system, including the infusion of medications, I.V. fluids, parenteral nutrition solutions, and blood products.

The affected products were distributed worldwide, including the United States, Belgium, and Canada. The source text does not specify instructions for consumers or healthcare providers regarding the immediate handling of these devices.

The recalled product

Product
Titanium Single Lumen Low-Profile port, with Pre-Attached open-Ended Silicone 6.6Fr Catheter. Product Code 0602180 Usage: The 6.6 Fr Open-Ended Single-Lumen venous catheters is packaged into various Bard Acess Systems finished goods as Attachable or Preconnected catheters in
Affected units
200

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Lot REXC0467

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Bard Access Systems under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 2 products in this recall →