Bard Access Systems: Medical Device Recall in 2015 - (Recall #: Z-1272-2015)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2015.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

BD Posiflush Saline Flush Syringe 10 ml inlcuded in the following device kits: PowerLoc Port Access Kit 19G x 1 in, PowerLoc Port Access Kit 20G x 1 in, , , PowerLoc Port Access Kit 20G x 1.5in, PowerLoc Port Access Kit 20G x 0.75in, , , PowerLoc Port Access Kit 22G x 1 in, PowerLoc Port Access Kit 22G x 0.75in, , PowerLoc Port Access Kit 19G x 1 in with Y-Site, , , PowerLoc Port Access Kit 19G x 0.75in with Y-Site, PowerLoc Port Access Kit 20G x 1 in with Y-Site, PowerLoc Port Access Kit 20G x 0.75in with Y-Site The syringe is used to pre-flush the catheter prior to placement and may also be used to verify patency post-placement.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: August 8, 2014

Date Posted: March 25, 2015

Recall Number: Z-1272-2015

Event ID: 70430

Reason for Recall:

Some unit packages of BD PosiFlush SF Saline Flush Syringe 10 mL may exhibit open seals, which could impact product sterility. Bard includes these pouched syringes, attached to some configurations of PICC kits, Port Access kits (PAK), PowerGlide kits, Midline kits, and Convenience kits.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 16,410 units

Code Information:

Lot Numbers: REYE1714, REYE1713, REXD1617, REXE0089, REXE0077, REYE1233, REXE0085, REXE0971, REYE1709, REYE1579, REXD2157, REYE1269, REXD1932, REXE0826, REXE0086, REXD2155, REXD2156, REXE0697. Product codes: 2651910, 2652010, 2652015, 2652034, 2652210, 2652234, 2671910, 2671934, 2672010, 2672034.

Distribution Pattern:

US Nationwide Distribution.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated