PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

USHER¿ Support Catheter- Angled Tip WL130cm, RI 7F; REF USH07AT; PK1022-01A; Rx only, Non-Pyrogenic, Sterile; Bard Peripheral Vascular; Manuf: FlowCardia, Inc., a Subsidiary of C. R. Bard, Inc., 745 North Pastoria Ave, Sunnyvale CA 95085. The Usher¿ Peripheral is a single lumen support catheter, with a standard luer fitting at the proximal end. The Usher¿ Peripheral is available in a length 130 cm with an angled tip shape.

Reported: June 19, 2013 Initiated: January 23, 2013 #Z-1529-2013

Product Description

USHER¿ Support Catheter- Angled Tip WL130cm, RI 7F; REF USH07AT; PK1022-01A; Rx only, Non-Pyrogenic, Sterile; Bard Peripheral Vascular; Manuf: FlowCardia, Inc., a Subsidiary of C. R. Bard, Inc., 745 North Pastoria Ave, Sunnyvale CA 95085. The Usher¿ Peripheral is a single lumen support catheter, with a standard luer fitting at the proximal end. The Usher¿ Peripheral is available in a length 130 cm with an angled tip shape.

Reason for Recall

Bard Peripheral Vascular (BPV) is initiating this recall because a combination of Bard¿ UltraClip¿ Dual Trigger Tissue Marker's and support catheters (Microsheath and Usher) were inadvertently distributed to customers without completing the sterilization process (non sterile).

Details

Units Affected
223
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution including AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KY, KS, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, TX, VA, WA, WV and WY.
Location
Tempe, AZ

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
USHER¿ Support Catheter- Angled Tip WL130cm, RI 7F; REF USH07AT; PK1022-01A; Rx only, Non-Pyrogenic, Sterile; Bard Peripheral Vascular; Manuf: FlowCardia, Inc., a Subsidiary of C. R. Bard, Inc., 745 North Pastoria Ave, Sunnyvale CA 95085. The Usher¿ Peripheral is a single lumen support catheter, with a standard luer fitting at the proximal end. The Usher¿ Peripheral is available in a length 130 cm with an angled tip shape.. Recalled by Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc. Units affected: 223.
Why was this product recalled?
Bard Peripheral Vascular (BPV) is initiating this recall because a combination of Bard¿ UltraClip¿ Dual Trigger Tissue Marker's and support catheters (Microsheath and Usher) were inadvertently distributed to customers without completing the sterilization process (non sterile).
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on June 19, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1529-2013.