Bard Access Systems: Medical Device Recall in 2015 - (Recall #: Z-1273-2015)

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: SafeStep Port Access Kit 22G x 0.75in , SafeStep Port Access Kit 22G x 0.75in with Y-Site, SafeStep Port Access Kit 22G x 1 in , SafeStep Port Access Kit 20G x 0.75in , SafeStep Port Access Kit 20G x 0.75in with Y-Site, SafeStep Port Access Kit 20G x 1 in , SafeStep Port Access Kit 20G x 1 in with Y-Site, SafeStep Port Access Kit 19G x 0.75in , SafeStep Port Access Kit 19G x 0.75in with Y-Site, SafeStep Port Access Kit 19G x 1 in , SafeStep Port Access Kit 19G x 1 in with Y-Site, SafeStep Port Access Kit 20G x 1.5in , SafeStep Port Access Kit 20G x 1.5in with Y-Site, MiniLoc Port Access Kit 20G x 1 in, MiniLoc Port Access Kit 20G x 0.75in, MiniLoc Port Access Kit 22G x 1 in, MiniLoc Port Access Kit 22G x 0.75in, MiniLoc Port Access Kit 19G x 1 in with Y-Site, MiniLoc Port Access Kit 20G x 1 in with Y-Site, MiniLoc Port Access Kit 20G x 0.75in with Y-Site, MiniLoc Port Access Kit 22G x 1.5in with Y-Site, MiniLoc Port Access Kit 22G x 0.75in with Y-Site, PowerLoc Max Port Access Kit 19G x 1.0 in with Y-Site, PowerLoc Max Port Access Kit 19G x 0.75in with Y-Site, PowerLoc Max Port Access Kit 20G x 0.75in with Y-Site, PowerLoc Max Port Access Kit 19G x 1.0 in , PowerLoc Max Port Access Kit 20G x 1.0 in , PowerLoc Max Port Access Kit 20G x 0.75in , PowerLoc Max Port Access Kit 22G x 1.0 in , PowerLoc Max Port Access Kit 22G x 0.75in 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-1273-2015

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: 135,284 units

Code Information:

Lot Numbers: REXE0073, REXD0494, REYF0446, REXE0074, REXE0090, REYE1239, REXD1915, REXD2151, REXD2152, REYE1275, REYF0305, REXD2142, REYE1697, REXE0082, REYE1240, REYE0972, REXE0083, REXE0072, REXE0095, REYE1276, REXE0081, REYE1267, REYE1568, REXD1616, REXE0087, REYE1232, REYE1567, REXE0092, REXE0094, REYE1585, REXD1936, reye0216, REYE1707, REYE1270, REXE0075, REYF0303, reyd1639, REXE0084, REXE0088, REYE1566, REXD1918, REYE1266, REXE0091, REYE1694, REXD1930, REYE1231, REXD2153, REXD2154, REXE0076, REYE1693 Product codes: PA-0029, PA-0029YN, PA-0030, PA-0031, PA-0031YN, PA-0032, PA-0032YN, PA-0033, PA-0033YN, PA-0034, PA-0034YN, PA-0038, PA-0038YN, 2632010, 2632034, 2632210, 2632234, 2681910, 2682010, 2682034, 2682215, 2682234, 2131910, 2131975, 2132075, 2141910, 2142010, 2142075, 2142210, 2142275

Distribution Pattern:

US Nationwide Distribution.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated