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Class IIOngoingZ-2661-2026

Bard Access Systems, Inc. recalls 5855240 Power-Trialysis Slim-Cath Straight Short-Term Dialysis Catheter 12 Fr Triple-Lu…

Bard Access Systems, Inc.Salt Lake City, UT, United StatesReported Jul 8, 2026 · 10 days ago
Legal News Analyst ·

Reason for recall

Due to lidocaine ampoules being manufactured under deficient manufacturing practices by manufacturer, lidocaine ampoules are currently being recalled by supplier.

Affected product

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Affected products & lots

  • 5855240 Power-Trialysis Slim-Cath Straight Short-Term Dialysis Catheter 12 Fr Triple-Lumen UDI-DI Code: 00801741107177 5855300 Power-Trialysis Slim-Cath Straight Short-Term Dialysis Catheter 12 Fr Triple-Lumen UDI-DI Code: 00801741107184 5865120 Power-Trialysis Slim-Cath Precurved Extension Short-Term Dialysis Catheter 12 Fr Triple-Lumen UDI-DI Code: 00801741107191 5865200 Power-Trialysis Slim-Cath Precurved Extension Short-Term Dialysis Catheter 12 Fr Triple-Lumen UDI_DI Code: 00801741107214 5865240 Power-Trialysis Slim-Cath Precurved Extension Short-Term Dialysis Catheter 12 Fr Triple-Lumen UDI-DI Code: 00801741107221 The Power-Trialysis Slim-Cath Short-Term Dialysis Catheter, with a third internal lumen for intravenous therapy, power injection of contrast media, and central venous pressure monitoring, is indicated for use in attaining short-term (less than 30 days) vascular access for hemodialysis, hemoperfusion, and apheresis treatments. The catheter is intended to be inserted in the jugular, femoral, or subclavian vein as required. The maximum recommended infusion rate is 5 mL/sec for power injection of contrast media
    UDI-DI Code
    13 affected lots
    REKY2412585530000801741107184REKY1364586512000801741107191RELN08815865200
    +5 more00801741107214REKY1381586524000801741107221REJZ0927

What the firm is doing

On 05/21/2026, the firm FedEx'd an "URGENT: Medical Device Recall" letter informing customers/distributed that BD has become aware that the FDA has placed Lidocaine manufactured by Huons Co., Ltd. on import alert #66-40 - Detention Without Physical Examination of Drugs From Firms Which Have Not Met Drug GMPs. BD is recalling products that contain the affected lidocaine ampules. Customers are instructed to: 1. Not to use the affected Lidocaine ampules. 2. Secure an alternative local Lidocaine drug prior to entering the procedural environment. 3. Upon opening the kit, remove and destroy the drug product from the BD convenience kits/procedure trays at the point of use, within a controlled and sterile environment to maintain the sterility of the remaining components within the kit. All other kit/tray components are safe to use. 4. If affected Lidocaine ampule was previously used without issue, no additional treatment or clinical follow up is required. 5. If affected Lidocaine ampule was previously used with issue, report the incident per institutional guidelines and take any necessary actions. Additional actions to take: 1. Circulate this notice to all those who need to be aware within your organization or to any organization where the potentially affected products have been transferred. 2. Post this notice on all inventory storage locations and any location where the product may be used. 3. Label affected kits/trays using the template provided in Appendix 2 to facilitate easy identification of products containing the affected ampules. The label can be printed using Avery template 5160. a. Apply the labels to the product without covering or obscuring any regulatory or traceability information. b. Apply to the top web of the kit/tray pressing firmly to ensure adhesion, while taking care not to damage or compromise the sterile barrier. For Questions - Contact North American Regional Complaint Center at 1-844-8BD-LIFE (1-844-823-5433) Say Product Complaints when prompt

DistributionShow details

Worldwide U.S. Nationwide distribution including in the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, and WY. The country of Belgium.

Class IIWhat this means

Use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Sources & references

Source: U.S. FDA openFDA device enforcement reports. This summary is informational and may lag or differ from the official record. Always verify against the FDA before acting.

Taylor Coteus
Legal News Analyst

Taylor Coteus is RecallWatch's Legal News Analyst, covering FDA medical-device enforcement and patient-safety litigation. He reviews every recall against the FDA's official openFDA record before it is published and is responsible for corrections and editorial accuracy.

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