Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc recalls POWERPORT ClearVUE Slim Implantable Port with Smooth Septum and Attachable 8F Polyurethane Open-Ended Single-Lumen Veno…

Recall date

February 8, 2018

Source

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

Recall number

Z-1773-2018

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc

Sold / distributed

Nationwide

Why it was recalled

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

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

What was recalled

POWERPORT ClearVUE Slim Implantable Port with Smooth Septum and Attachable 8F Polyurethane Open-Ended Single-Lumen Venous Catheter Custom Kit, REF CP00005