PowerPICC Provena Catheters recalled for deficient manufacturing practices
Bard Access Systems is recalling PowerPICC Provena Catheters due to lidocaine ampoules manufactured under deficient manufacturing practices. The recall affects 29,490 units distributed nationwide and in Belgium.
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: This is an FDA Class II recall. The source text describes deficient manufacturing practices in the lidocaine ampoules but does not report any illness, injury, or hospitalization cases. The hazard is precautionary rather than confirmed, placing this in the Moderate category.
Plain-English summary
Bard Access Systems, Inc. is recalling multiple models of PowerPICC Provena Catheters, including the PowerPICC Provena SOLO and PowerPICC Provena Catheter models in 3 Fr single-lumen and 4 Fr dual-lumen configurations. The recall is being issued because lidocaine ampoules included with these products were manufactured under deficient manufacturing practices by the ampoule manufacturer.
These catheters are indicated for short and long-term peripheral access to the central venous system for intravenous therapy, blood sampling, power injection of contrast media, and central venous pressure monitoring.
The recalled catheters have been distributed nationwide throughout the United States, including all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Washington DC, and to Belgium. A total of 29,490 units have been affected by this recall. Specific lot numbers for each model are available from the FDA.
Patients and healthcare providers should contact Bard Access Systems for instructions on managing affected catheters and for information on replacements or alternatives.
The recalled product
- Product
- CK000525B PowerPICC Provena SOLO Catheter 4 Fr Dual-Lumen UDI-DI Code: 00801741236129 CK000883 PowerPICC Provena Catheter 4 Fr Dual-Lumen UDI-DI Code: 00801741188800 CK000884A PowerPICC Provena SOLO Catheter 4 Fr Dual-Lumen UDI-DI Code: 00801741219177 CK001000 PowerPI
- Manufacturer
- Bard Access Systems, Inc.
- Hazard
- deficient-manufacturing
- contamination-risk
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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