Recall Z-1051-2023 ยท LJS Catheter, Intravascular, Therapeutic, Long-Term Greater Than 30 Days
Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc
Catalog Number / Product Description 0601600 2.7F Broviac CV Catheter Repair Kit 0601610 4.2 Fr Broviac CV Catheter Repair Kit 0601620 6.6F Broviac CV Catheter Repair Kit 0601630 9.6F Hickman CV Catheter Repair Kit 0601680 Hickman / Leonard CV Catheter Repair Kit (all except 13.5F) 0601690 Hickman / Leonard CV Catheter Repair Kit (all except 13.5F) 0601700 9F Hickman CV Catheter Repair Kit 06
| Date | Feb 1, 2023 (initiated Jan 4, 2023) |
| Status | Open, Classified |
| Reason | Due to the adhesive provided within the catheter repair kits maybe hardened/coagulated (unusable). |
| Root cause | Under Investigation by firm |
| Action | On 01/04/2023, the firm sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" Letter via FedEx or email to customers informing them that the firm has received complaints regarding hardened/coagulated adhesive associated with various Catheter Repair Kits. as a result of the hardened/coagulated adhesive, there is the potential to cause delays whilst an alternative repair kit, adhesive or replacement catheter is obtained, therefore potentially prolonging surgery or necessitating exchange. Customer are instructed to: 1. Discontinue use of product listed in Attachment A, and immediately dispose of all affected |
| Quantity | 7520 (Breakdown: US 3764; OUS 3243) |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution: U.S.(nationwide): AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, and WV; OUS (foreign) countries of: Australia, Belgium, Canada, Ho |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |