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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

BARD Access Systems PowerPort ClearVUE Slim Implantable Port With Smooth Septum and Attachable 6 F Polyurethane Open-Ended Single-Lumen Venous Catheter, Product #5676300 - Product Usage: All materials are biocompatible, can be used with virtually all injectable solutions intended for medicinal use, including the power injection of contrast media.

Reported: May 20, 2020 Initiated: January 15, 2020 #Z-1964-2020

Product Description

BARD Access Systems PowerPort ClearVUE Slim Implantable Port With Smooth Septum and Attachable 6 F Polyurethane Open-Ended Single-Lumen Venous Catheter, Product #5676300 - Product Usage: All materials are biocompatible, can be used with virtually all injectable solutions intended for medicinal use, including the power injection of contrast media.

Reason for Recall

The catheter locks for the lot may contain an 8Fr catheter lock instead of a 6Fr catheter lock per device labeling.

Details

Units Affected
200 units
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AZ, CA, MA, MD, NJ, NY, and TX. There was no foreign/government/military distribution.
Location
Tempe, AZ

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
BARD Access Systems PowerPort ClearVUE Slim Implantable Port With Smooth Septum and Attachable 6 F Polyurethane Open-Ended Single-Lumen Venous Catheter, Product #5676300 - Product Usage: All materials are biocompatible, can be used with virtually all injectable solutions intended for medicinal use, including the power injection of contrast media.. Recalled by Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc. Units affected: 200 units.
Why was this product recalled?
The catheter locks for the lot may contain an 8Fr catheter lock instead of a 6Fr catheter lock per device labeling.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on May 20, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1964-2020.