FDA Recall Terminated

Bard PowerLine 6 Fr. Dual-Lumen Polyurethane Catheter with SureCuff Ingrowth Cuff, REF 0700610, Sterile, Contents...1 Each - PTFE Introducer and Dilator, 6.5 FR. x 10 cm..., Assembled in Mexico. Product Usage: Designed for short or long term access to the central venous system. They are designed for the administration of I.V. fluids, blood products, drugs, parenteral nutrition solutions, as well as blood withdrawal and power injection of contrast media.

Recall: Z-2783-2011 · Initiated June 20, 2011

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2783-2011
Event Number
59115
Firm
Bard Access Systems
FEI Number
3006260740
Product Code
LJS
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Labeling design
Initiated
June 20, 2011
Posted
July 11, 2011
Terminated
March 1, 2012
Address
605 North 5600, West Salt Lake City, UT, 84116-3738

Description

Bard PowerLine 6 Fr. Dual-Lumen Polyurethane Catheter with SureCuff Ingrowth Cuff, REF 0700610, Sterile, Contents...1 Each - PTFE Introducer and Dilator, 6.5 FR. x 10 cm..., Assembled in Mexico. Product Usage: Designed for short or long term access to the central venous system. They are designed for the administration of I.V. fluids, blood products, drugs, parenteral nutrition solutions, as well as blood withdrawal and power injection of contrast media.

Reason

Kit label indicates the wrong dimension for an enclosed introducer.

Action

Bard Access Systems, Inc. notified customers by letter dated June 16, 2011. The letter notified customers of the mislabeling issue and offered a replacement product if desired. For additional information contact Bard Access Systems at 1-800-443-3393.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution - USA (nationwide) including the states of: HI, KY, TX, VT and the country of Canada.

Quantity

6,485 units