Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported May 6, 2015
Bard Access Systems is conducting a field action due to the potential that an incorrect Maximum Flow rate label associated to the power injection IFU for the PowerLoc MAX Safety I…
Bard Access Systems recalled PowerLoc MAX Safety Winged Infusion Set, Product Code 0132215 The PowerLoc MAX Safety … - a moderate-severity action.
PowerLoc MAX Safety Winged Infusion Set, Product Code 0132215 The PowerLoc MAX Safety … was recalled by Bard Access Systems in May 6, 2015. Reason: Bard Access Systems is conducting a field action due to the potential that an incorrect Maximum Flow rate lab…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1560-2015 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Bard Access Systems issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Bard Access Systems is conducting a field action due to the potential that an incorrect Maximum Flow rate lab….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1560-2015 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1560-2015) was formally reported on May 6, 2015, with the manufacturer initiating the action on March 13, 2015. 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 700 units.
The documented reason for this recall is: Bard Access Systems is conducting a field action due to the potential that an incorrect Maximum Flow rate label associated to the power injection IFU for the PowerLoc MAX Safety Infusion Set (SWIS) was attached to the o… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: US Distribution to states of: GA and MN.. 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, 3 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.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
700 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
PowerLoc MAX Safety Winged Infusion Set, Product Code 0132215 The PowerLoc MAX Safety Winged Infusion Set is intended for use in the administration of fluids and drugs, as well as blood sampling through surgically implanted vascular ports. The PowerLoc MAX SWIS is also indicated for power injection of contrast media into the central venous system only with an implanted port that is also indicated for power injection.
Bard Access Systems is conducting a field action due to the potential that an incorrect Maximum Flow rate label associated to the power injection IFU for the PowerLoc MAX Safety Infusion Set (SWIS) was attached to the outside of the unit pouch.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1560-2015 |
| Date reported | May 6, 2015 |
| Date initiated | March 13, 2015 |
| Recalling firm | Bard Access Systems |
| Firm location | Salt Lake City, UT |
| Affected scope | 700 units |
| Distribution | US Distribution to states of: GA and MN. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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