Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc: Medical Device Recall in 2019 - (Recall #: Z-2368-2019)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2019.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

EQUISTREAM LONG-TERM HEMODIALYSIS CATHETER, REF/Product Code:5905190, 14.5 Fr. Alphacurve Catheter with Standard Kit, 19 cm length, BARD, UDI# 00801741013799

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: May 31, 2019

Date Posted: September 4, 2019

Recall Number: Z-2368-2019

Event ID: 83337

Reason for Recall:

The action is being initiated due to complaints received concerning the molded tip of the tunneler breaking or is damaged during the placement procedure of the catheter.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 34 units

Code Information:

Lot # RECX2893, Exp. 7.31.2020

Distribution Pattern:

US: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA,MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VI, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY OUS: Australia, Canada,

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated