Bard Access Systems recalls BD Posiflush Saline Flush Syringe 10 ml inlcuded in the following device kits: SafeStep Port Access Kit 22G x 0.75in ,…

Recall date

August 8, 2014

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-1273-2015

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Bard Access Systems

Sold / distributed

US Nationwide Distribution.

Why it was recalled

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.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

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.