Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc: Medical Device Recall in 2018 - (Recall #: Z-1769-2018)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2018.

Data Source: FDA.
Product Description:

POWERPORT ClearVUE Slim with Smooth Septum, 6F ChronoFlex Silk, Polyurethane Catheter with Open Suture Holes, REF 5676301

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: February 8, 2018
Date Posted: May 16, 2018
Recall Number: Z-1769-2018
Event ID: 79841
Reason for Recall:

The Patient ID Card packaged with the POWERPORT ClearVUE Implantable Port with Smooth Septum contains incorrect port flushing instructions.

Status: Completed
Product Quantity: 835 units
Code Information:

Lot Number Unique Device Identifier (UDI) REAN0066 (01)00801741110795(17)170528(10)REAN0066 REAP0629 (01)00801741110795(17)170728(10)REAP0629 REAY1483 (01)00801741110795(17)180531(10)REAY1483 REAY2494 (01)00801741110795(17)180331(10)REAY2494 REBS0163 (01)00801741110795(17)181031(10)REBS0163 REBT0364 (01)00801741110795(17)181130(10)REBT0364 REBT1664 (01)00801741110795(17)181231(10)REBT1664 REBT2149 (01)00801741110795(17)181231(10)REBT2149 REBW0874 (01)00801741110795(17)190331(10)REBW0874 REBY1231 (01)00801741110795(17)190430(10)REBY1231

Distribution Pattern:

Nationwide

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated