FDA Devices recall · Reported March 25, 2015
BD Posiflush Saline Flush Syringe 10 ml inlcuded in the following device kits: PowerGlide Midline Catheter Full Kit (20G) (8cm), PowerGlide Midline Catheter Maximal Barrier Tray (20G) (8cm), PowerGlide Midline Catheter Full Kit (20G) (10cm), The syringe is used to pre-flush the catheter prior to placement and may also be used to verify patency post-placement.
Some unit packages of BD PosiFlush SF Saline Flush Syringe 10 mL may exhibit open seals, which could impact product sterility. Bard includes these pouched syringes, attached to so…
Bard Access Systems recalled BD Posiflush Saline Flush Syringe 10 ml inlcuded in the following device kits: PowerGlide… - a moderate-severity action.
BD Posiflush Saline Flush Syringe 10 ml inlcuded in the following device kits: PowerGlide… was recalled by Bard Access Systems in March 25, 2015. Reason: Some unit packages of BD PosiFlush SF Saline Flush Syringe 10 mL may exhibit open seals, which could impact p…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1274-2015 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Bard Access Systems issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Some unit packages of BD PosiFlush SF Saline Flush Syringe 10 mL may exhibit open seals, which could impact p….
- Moderate
- severity level
- 4K units
- affected scope
- Class II
- classification
- March 25, 2015
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1274-2015 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1274-2015) was formally reported on March 25, 2015, with the manufacturer initiating the action on August 8, 2014. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Bard Access Systems is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Salt Lake City, UT. Federal records list the affected scope as 4375 units.
The documented reason for this recall is: Some unit packages of BD PosiFlush SF Saline Flush Syringe 10 mL may exhibit open seals, which could impact product sterility. Bard includes these pouched syringes, attached to some configurations of PICC kits, Port Acc… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: US Nationwide Distribution.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Medical Devices recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,861 medical devices recalls on record
Of 88,001 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,020 are high severity, 64,468 moderate, and 4,513 low. A further 16,157 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Product description
BD Posiflush Saline Flush Syringe 10 ml inlcuded in the following device kits: PowerGlide Midline Catheter Full Kit (20G) (8cm), PowerGlide Midline Catheter Maximal Barrier Tray (20G) (8cm), PowerGlide Midline Catheter Full Kit (20G) (10cm), The syringe is used to pre-flush the catheter prior to placement and may also be used to verify patency post-placement.
Reason for recall
Some unit packages of BD PosiFlush SF Saline Flush Syringe 10 mL may exhibit open seals, which could impact product sterility. Bard includes these pouched syringes, attached to some configurations of PICC kits, Port Access kits (PAK), PowerGlide kits, Midline kits, and Convenience kits.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1274-2015 |
| Date reported | March 25, 2015 |
| Date initiated | August 8, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Bard Access Systems |
| Firm location | Salt Lake City, UT |
| Affected scope | 4375 units |
| Distribution | US Nationwide Distribution. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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