Bard Access Systems Inc. REF 7617405, Groshong NXT ClearVue Catheter Basic Kit, 4F, Single-Lumen, 60 cm, UDI: (01)10801741086998 - Product Usage: is designed for use when central venous catheterization is prescribed. Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
REF 7617405, Groshong NXT ClearVue Catheter Basic Kit, 4F, Single-Lumen, 60 cm, UDI: (01)10801741086998 - Product Usage: is designed for use when central venous catheterization is prescribed.
Brand
Bard Access Systems Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in FDA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
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Bard Access Systems Inc. is recalling REF 7617405, Groshong NXT ClearVue Catheter Basic Kit, 4F, Single-Lumen, 60 cm, UDI: (01)10801741086 due to Catheters contain two issues: 1. the inner diameter of the distal connector may be reduced resulting in inability to pass the catheter through the con. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Catheters contain two issues: 1. the inner diameter of the distal connector may be reduced resulting in inability to pass the catheter through the connector and 2. the catch slot on the distal connecter may be deformed resulting in the inability to properly lock
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
On April 7, 2021, Bard Access Systems issued a "Urgent Medical Device Recall - Correction" to affected consignees via FedEx. In addition to informing consignees about the correction, the firm ask consignees to take the following actions: 1. Share this correction notification with all users within your facility network of the product to ensure they are also aware of this recall and shipment of no charge connectors. 2. Complete the attached Customer Response Form and return to the BD contact noted on the form whether or not you have any of the impacted material so that BD may acknowledge your receipt of this notification per FDA requirements. Note: There is no need to discard or return product to BD. If the clinician encounters the issue described in this notification, obtain a Replacement Connector (REF# 7812400, Groshong nXt, 4Fr Connector Repair Kit). If the Replacement Connector is not available at your facility, then obtain the connector from a new 4Fr S/L Groshong nXt catheter kit. 3. Report any adverse health consequences experienced with the use of this product to BD. Events may also be reported to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program via: Web: MedWatch website at www.fda.gov/medwatch Phone: 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) Mail: MedWatch, HF-2, FDA, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20852-9787 4. If you require further assistance, please contact: Customer/technical Support @ 1-844-823-5433, Mon-Fri: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM CST. For customers outside US, contact your local BD representative or distributor.
Verify this information on the official source
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View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026