Bard Access Systems Recalls Groshong NXT ClearVue Catheters Due to Connector Defects
Bard Access Systems is recalling specific lots of Groshong NXT ClearVue Catheters because connector defects may prevent proper catheter passage or locking.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a medical device with a functional defect that could prevent proper use or locking, posing a risk of harm, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or illnesses, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
Bard Access Systems Inc. is recalling specific lots of the Groshong NXT ClearVue Catheter with Sherlock 3CG Tip Positioning System (TPS) Stylet, Full Kit, 4F, Single-Lumen. The recall affects REF CK000516, UDI (01)10801741107891, and specific lot numbers including redz3509, REEN4546, reep4145, reer0944, reer2048, rees1328, rees2108, rees3222, reeu1443, reeu2740, reeu3561, and reew4312.
The recall is due to two manufacturing issues: the inner diameter of the distal connector may be reduced, resulting in the inability to pass the catheter through the connector, or the catch slot on the distal connector may be deformed, resulting in the inability to properly lock the device. The product is designed for use when central venous catheterization is prescribed.
The affected products were distributed worldwide and nationwide in the United States, including in states such as AK, AL, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WI. Healthcare providers and facilities should check their inventory for the affected lot numbers and discontinue use of these specific units.
The recalled product
- Product
- REF CK000516, Groshong NXT ClearVue Catheter with Sherlock 3CG Tip Positioning System (TPS) Stylet, Full Kit, 4F, Single-Lumen, TPS, CE 2797, UDI: (01)10801741107891 - Product Usage: is designed for use when central venous catheterization is prescribed.
- Manufacturer
- Bard Access Systems Inc.
- Category
- Medical Device — Catheter
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 18 recalled by Bard Access Systems 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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