Bard Access Systems Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2021 - (Recall #: Z-1665-2021)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2021.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

REF 91660417, Groshong NXT ClearVue Catheter with Sherlock 3CG Tip Positioning System (TPS) Stylet Tip, Basic Kit, 4F, Single-Lumen, TPS, CE 2797, UDI: (01)10801741107822 - Product Usage: is designed for use when central venous catheterization is prescribed.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: April 7, 2021

Date Posted: May 26, 2021

Recall Number: Z-1665-2021

Event ID: 87594

Reason for Recall:

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

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: N/A

Code Information:

Lot No. redx0702 redx1450 redx2338 redx4128 reep0823 reeq3588 reer1040 reer3480 rees0567 rees1246 rees2299 reew1849 reew4279 reex0353 reex3469

Distribution Pattern:

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.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated