Bard Access Systems: Medical Device Recall in 2014 - (Recall #: Z-1300-2014)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2014.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

PowerPort Slim Implantable Port, indicated for patient therapies requiring repeated access to the vascular system. Product Codes: 1716000, 1716070

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: February 27, 2014

Date Posted: April 2, 2014

Recall Number: Z-1300-2014

Event ID: 67567

Reason for Recall:

Labeling discrepancy.The label states that the implantable port contains silicone suture plugs, however approximately 23% of the units contained in the affected lots have a PowerPort Slim titanium implantable port without silicone suture plugs.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 777

Code Information:

Lot Numbers: REXA1302, REXA1350, REXB1160

Distribution Pattern:

US Nationwide distribution including WA, KY, IL, and IA.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated