Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc BARD Access Systems PowerPort ClearVUE Slim Implantable Port With Smooth Septum and Attachable 6 F Polyurethane Open-Ended Single-Lumen Venous Catheter, Product #5676300 - Product Usage: All materials are biocompatible, can be used with virtually all injectable solutions intended for medicinal use, including the power injection of contrast media. Recall
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Product
BARD Access Systems PowerPort ClearVUE Slim Implantable Port With Smooth Septum and Attachable 6 F Polyurethane Open-Ended Single-Lumen Venous Catheter, Product #5676300 - Product Usage: All materials are biocompatible, can be used with virtually all injectable solutions intended for medicinal use, including the power injection of contrast media.
Brand
Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot #RECX3530, Exp. date 4/30/2020, UDI (01)00801741110771(17)200430(10)RECX3530.
Products Sold
Lot #RECX3530, Exp. date 4/30/2020, UDI (01)00801741110771(17)200430(10)RECX3530.
Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc is recalling BARD Access Systems PowerPort ClearVUE Slim Implantable Port With Smooth Septum and Attachable 6 F P due to The catheter locks for the lot may contain an 8Fr catheter lock instead of a 6Fr catheter lock per device labeling.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
The catheter locks for the lot may contain an 8Fr catheter lock instead of a 6Fr catheter lock per device labeling.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
The recalling firm issued letters dated 1/15/2020 via FedEx with proof of delivery notification. The devices were to be returned.
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For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026