Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc: Medical Device Recall in 2020 - (Recall #: Z-1964-2020)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2020.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

BARD Access Systems PowerPort ClearVUE Slim Implantable Port With Smooth Septum and Attachable 6 F Polyurethane Open-Ended Single-Lumen Venous Catheter, Product #5676300 - Product Usage: All materials are biocompatible, can be used with virtually all injectable solutions intended for medicinal use, including the power injection of contrast media.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: January 15, 2020

Date Posted: May 20, 2020

Recall Number: Z-1964-2020

Event ID: 85476

Reason for Recall:

The catheter locks for the lot may contain an 8Fr catheter lock instead of a 6Fr catheter lock per device labeling.

Status: Ongoing

Product Quantity: 200 units

Code Information:

Lot #RECX3530, Exp. date 4/30/2020, UDI (01)00801741110771(17)200430(10)RECX3530.

Distribution Pattern:

US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AZ, CA, MA, MD, NJ, NY, and TX. There was no foreign/government/military distribution.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated