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SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2985-2026·Announced 2026-09-23

Bard Access Systems Recalls DuoGlide Short-Term Dialysis Catheters

Bard Access Systems is recalling 22,980 DuoGlide and Niagara short-term dialysis catheters nationwide as a downstream action to a Class I recall.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source explicitly identifies this as a downstream recall of a Class I recall. Per the rubric, if the agency's classification is FDA Class I, the score must be at least 4.

Plain-English summary

Bard Access Systems, Inc. is recalling 22,980 units of DuoGlide Short-Term Straight Dialysis Catheters, DuoGlide Short-Term Curved Extension Dialysis Catheters, and Niagara Dual-Lumen Short-Term Curved Extension Dialysis Catheters. The affected products are distributed across 48 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.

This action is a downstream recall of Class I recall RES 98777. The source text does not specify the exact nature of the defect or the specific health hazard associated with the original Class I recall. No illnesses or injuries are reported in the provided text.

Healthcare facilities and distributors should stop using the affected catheters and contact Bard Access Systems for instructions on return or disposal. Patients currently using these devices should consult their healthcare provider for guidance on replacement or continued use.

The recalled product

Product
DuoGlide Short-Term Straight Dialysis Catheter, REF: 5625150; DuoGlide Short-Term Straight Dialysis Catheter, REF: 5625200; DuoGlide Short-Term Straight Dialysis Catheter, REF: 5625240; DuoGlide Short-Term Straight Dialysis Catheter, REF: 5625300; DuoGlide Short-Term Curved E
Manufacturer
Bard Access Systems, Inc.
Category
Medical Device — Dialysis Catheter
Hazard
Affected units
22,980

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 (20)

  • REF/UDI-DI/Lot(Expiration): 5625150/801741042096/ REKS1082(8/31/2026)
  • REKS2493(10/31/2026)
  • REKU1654(10/31/2026)
  • REKV2899(1/31/2027)
  • REKX0416(3/31/2027)
  • REKY1371(4/30/2027)
  • REKZ0520(5/31/2027)
  • 5625200/801741042102/ REKQ3365(8/31/2026)
  • REKR0913(9/30/2026)
  • REKR3442(9/30/2026)
  • REKS3566(10/31/2026)
  • REKT3039(11/30/2026)
  • REKV0934(12/31/2026)
  • REKW2112(1/31/2027)
  • REKX1756(3/31/2027)
  • REKY1379(4/30/2027)
  • REKZ2330(5/31/2027)
  • RELP1350(7/31/2027)
  • 5625240/801741042119/ REKS1561(9/30/2026)
  • REKU1624(12/31/2026)

Distribution

Distributed in 50 states:

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