FDAJuly 10, 2024device

Guidewire 70cm x 1mm (0.038 ) REF 5583705 These accessories are intended for use with Bard 14.5 Fr. Long-Term Dual Lumen Hemodialysis Catheters. Please refer to the applicable catheter Instructions for Use for directions on the use of these accessories.

Official recall recorded by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.

The hazard

Due to guidewires being manufactured incorrectly with the guidewires being mis-assembled within the hoop such that the proximal (stiff) end of the guidewire is located at the distal end of the hoop. Injury could occur if the user attempts to insert the proximal end into the patient.

What to do

FDA enforcement status: Ongoing

Brands named

bard peripheral vascularbardbard peripheral

UPCs

00801741085451

Recall history

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