Recalling Firm / Manufacturer

Bard Access Systems, Inc

Product

Guidewire, 70cm x 1mm, REF 5583705, Sterile, Single Use, BARD Access Systems, Hemodialysis Catheter, Salt Lake City, UT 84116.

Code Information

Product Code 5583705, Lot Numbers: 22FMA202, 22IMO531, 22KMO573, 22DN2914, 22FN5232, 22GN5835, 22GN5878, 22HN6574, 22BO6078, 22BO6163, 22FO6086, 22GO6026, 22HO6101, 22IO6111, 22KO6124, 22CP6268, 22EP6831, REPG0035, REPG0643, REPH0954, REPK0058, REPK0729, REPL0298, REQB0030, REQB0224, REQD0200, REQF0429, REQF0736, REQJ0282, REQK0875, RERC0052, RERD0719.

Reason of Recall

Metal guidewires used in Hemodialysis Catheters may have been reverse loaded within the dispenser. Potential exists for the stiff end of the guidewire to be inserted into the patient instead of the flexible end.

Date Recall Initiated

August 10, 2007

Action

Consignees were notified by letter on 08/10/2007 and asked to remove and return all unused affected product to Bard. Firm Initiated recall is ongoing.

Contact

N/A

Source of Information

U.S. FDA

SFDA Comments

SFDA urges all hospitals that have devices subjected to recall, to contact the company.