FDA recall record

Bard Access Systems REF 7617405J, Groshong NXT ClearVue Catheter, Basic kit, 4F recall — FDA Z-1653-2021

Catheters contain two issues: 1. the inner diameter of the distal connector may be reduced resulting in inability to pass the catheter through the…

Class IIclassification
Z-1653-2021official record ID
May 26, 2021report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-1653-2021
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmBard Access Systems Inc.
Report dateMay 26, 2021
Recall initiation dateApr 7, 2021
QuantityN/A
LocationSalt Lake City, UT, United States

Official product description

REF 7617405J, Groshong NXT ClearVue Catheter, Basic kit, 4F, Single-Lumen, 60 cm, UDI: (01)10801741200592 - Product Usage: is designed for use when central venous catheterization is prescribed.

Why the product was recalled

Catheters contain two issues: 1. the inner diameter of the distal connector may be reduced resulting in inability to pass the catheter through the connector and 2. the catch slot on the distal connecter may be deformed resulting in the inability to properly lock

Distribution information

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution in the states of AK, AL, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI and the countries of Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Chile, Bangladesh, Korea, Brazil, India, Singapore, Thailand.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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