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Health product recall

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
Bard Access Systems Inc.
605 North 5600 West
Salt Lake City
84116
Utah
UNITED STATES