Bard Access Systems Inc. REF 7655405J, Groshong NXT ClearVue Catheter, Basic Kit, 4F, Single-Lumen, 60 cm, UDI: (01)10801741200615 - Product Usage: is designed for use when central venous catheterization is prescribed. Recall
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Product
REF 7655405J, Groshong NXT ClearVue Catheter, Basic Kit, 4F, Single-Lumen, 60 cm, UDI: (01)10801741200615 - 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
Lot No. redv2820 redv4093 redw0517 redw1152 redx1436 redx2421 redx4735 redy0645 redy3049 redz0252 redz0603 redz1577 redz2772 reen1196 reen2065 reen3257 reen4734 reep0839 reep1691 reeq0592 reeq1318 reeq2347 reer0515 reer1136 reer3474 rees0504 rees1461 rees2183 rees3127 reet0308 reet0816 reet2299 reeu0258 reeu1473 REEU2662 reeu3582 reev0163 reev1198 reew2878 reew3089 reew4300 reex2176 reez2355 reex3435
Bard Access Systems Inc. is recalling REF 7655405J, Groshong NXT ClearVue Catheter, Basic Kit, 4F, Single-Lumen, 60 cm, UDI: (01)108017412 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.
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View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026