PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

PowerPICC Provena Catheters, as 3 Fr. Single lumen and 4 Fr. Dual Lumen. Packaged in a poly tray with Tyvek lid within a header bag configuration or a breather bag configuration.

Reported: February 14, 2018 Initiated: December 28, 2017 #Z-0536-2018

Product Description

PowerPICC Provena Catheters, as 3 Fr. Single lumen and 4 Fr. Dual Lumen. Packaged in a poly tray with Tyvek lid within a header bag configuration or a breather bag configuration.

Reason for Recall

Possible leaks on the 3 Fr. Single lumen and 4 Fr. Dual lumen PowerPICC catheters at the luer hub extension leg junction.

Details

Recalling Firm
Bard Access Systems Inc.
Units Affected
53,699 units total
Distribution
Distribution US nationwide.
Location
Salt Lake City, UT

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
PowerPICC Provena Catheters, as 3 Fr. Single lumen and 4 Fr. Dual Lumen. Packaged in a poly tray with Tyvek lid within a header bag configuration or a breather bag configuration.. Recalled by Bard Access Systems Inc.. Units affected: 53,699 units total.
Why was this product recalled?
Possible leaks on the 3 Fr. Single lumen and 4 Fr. Dual lumen PowerPICC catheters at the luer hub extension leg junction.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on February 14, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0536-2018.