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Per-Q-Cath PICC (2015-05-21)
- Starting date:
- May 21, 2015
- Posting date:
- June 10, 2015
- Type of communication:
- Medical Device Recall
- Subcategory:
- Medical Device
- Hazard classification:
- Type III
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Medical Devices
- Audience:
- General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
- Identification number:
- RA-53739
Recalled Products
A. Per-Q-Cath PICC
Reason
Bard is notifying customers of incorrect lumen gauge size labeling on some Per-Q-Cath products. Bard identifies catheter size in two ways on this product, by French size and gauge size. The French size is not affected and is correct for these products. Product is not required to be removed as the product functions as intended and is manufactured according to design specifications with the correct French size designation.
Affected products
A. Per-Q-Cath PICC
Lot or serial number
More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.
Model or catalog number
4133105
4133135
4134115
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Bard Access Systems Inc.
605 North 5600 West
Salt Lake City
84116
Utah
UNITED STATES