EQUISTREAM LONG-TERM HEMODIALYSIS CATHETER recalled over mold contamination

Recall date

May 31, 2019

Source

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

Official notice title

Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc recalls EQUISTREAM LONG-TERM HEMODIALYSIS CATHETER, REF/Product code:5905280, 14.5 Fr. Alphacurve Catheter with Standard Kit, 2…

Recall number

Z-2370-2019

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc

Sold / distributed

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,

Why it was recalled

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.

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

What was recalled

EQUISTREAM LONG-TERM HEMODIALYSIS CATHETER, REF/Product code:5905280, 14.5 Fr. Alphacurve Catheter with Standard Kit, 28cm length, BARD, UDI# 00801741013812