ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-1273-2022 ยท PXI Thoracentesis Tray

Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc

REF: PIG1260K, 6Fr, X10, Safe-t-Centesis Catheter drainage Kit, Sterile EO,

DateApr 22, 2022
StatusOpen, Classified
ReasonThere is the potential that a 6 Fr Catheter Drainage kit contains an 8 Fr needle instead of a 6 Fr needle. They can be used in conjunction with the following drainage methods: Universal extension set and drainage bag, vacuum bottle, and wall suction.
Root causeUnder Investigation by firm
ActionOn March 18, 2022, Bard Peripheral Vascular issued a "Urgent Medical Device Correction" notification to affected consignees via E-Mail or Fed Ex. The notification ask consignees to take the following actions: 1. Please check all inventory locations within your institution for the product listed in Table A and immediately destroy all affected product remaining in your possession. The product should have the sterile barrier broken and destroyed per your local facility s destruction process. 2. Share this notification with all users within your facility network of the product to ensure they ar
Quantity1460 units
DistributionWorldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution in the states of MS, NC, FL, KS, GA, OH, AZ, NV, OH, IL, MI, MO,IA, CA, PA, AL,WA, TN, IN, NY and the countries of AU, BE, NZ.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

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