Bard Vaccess CT Implantable Port Recall Due to Incorrect Tunneler Tip
Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc is recalling 598 Vaccess CT Power-Injectable Implantable Ports because they may contain a tunneler with an incorrect barb tip, potentially prolonging surgical operations.
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 stated hazard is a prolongation of the operation due to a component mismatch, which represents a procedural inconvenience rather than a direct risk of serious injury or death.
Plain-English summary
Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc is recalling 598 units of the Vaccess CT Power-Injectable Implantable Port with Suture Plugs (Ref: 7496000). The recall affects specific lots (RECR0929, RECR1511, RECR1882) distributed worldwide, including the United States and various international regions.
The firm identified that the product may incorrectly contain a tunneler with a barb tip designed for a 6Fr catheter instead of the correct barb tip for a 9.6Fr catheter. This manufacturing error can result in a prolongation of the surgical operation.
Healthcare providers and patients should contact Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc for further instructions regarding the return or replacement of the affected devices.
The recalled product
- Product
- 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 medicat
- Manufacturer
- Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc
- Affected units
- 598
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 (3)
- Lot # RECR0929
- RECR1511
- RECR1882
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 10 recalled by Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc 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.
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