| Date Initiated by Firm | July 10, 2024 |
| Date Posted | September 06, 2024 |
| Recall Status1 |
Open3, Classified |
| Recall Number | Z-3062-2024 |
| Recall Event ID |
95039 |
| 510(K)Number | K770977 |
| Product Classification |
Wire, guide, catheter - Product Code DQX
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| Product | Guidewire 70cm x 1mm (0.038 ) REF 5583705
These accessories are intended for use with Bard 14.5 Fr. Long-Term Dual Lumen
Hemodialysis Catheters. Please refer to the applicable catheter Instructions for Use for
directions on the use of these accessories. |
| Code Information |
Catalog Number: 5583705
Lot Number / UDI codes:
REGZ2564 (01)00801741085451(17)271130(10)REGZ2564
REFV0870 (01)00801741085451(17)260731(10)REFV0870
REFU4050 (01)00801741085451(17)260630(10)REFU4050
REFT3309 (01)00801741085451(17)260531(10)REFT3309
REEX1002 (01)00801741085451(17)250930(10)REEX1002
REEW2740 (01)00801741085451(17)250831(10)REEW2740
REEV0897 (01)00801741085451(17)250731(10)REEV0897
REDY2576 (01)00801741085451(17)241031(10)REDY2576
REEU1584 (01)00801741085451(17)250630(10)REEU1584
REER0990 (01)00801741085451(17)250331(10)REER0990
REEQ0825 (01)00801741085451(17)250228(10)REEQ0825 |
| FEI Number |
2020394
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Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc 1625 W 3rd St Bldg 1 850 W. Rio Salado Prkwy. Tempe AZ 85281-2438
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| For Additional Information Contact | 480-303-2602 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | Due to guidewires being manufactured incorrectly with the guidewires being mis-assembled within the hoop such that the proximal (stiff) end of the
guidewire is located at the distal end of the hoop. Injury could occur if the user attempts to insert the proximal end into the patient. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Under Investigation by firm |
| Action | On 08/01/2024, the firm sent an "URGENT: Medical Device Product Removal" letter via US mail and email to customers informing them that the firm has received multiple reports that guidewire may have been mis-assembled within the hoop such that the proximal (stiff) end of the guidewire is located at the distal end of the hoop.
Customers are instructed to:
1. Discontinue use of product listed in the letter, and immediately dispose of all affected product remaining in their possession in accordance with their local facility s process.
2. Share this notification with all users within their facility network of the product to ensure they are also aware of this field action. If the affected products have been distributed further, ensure that these entities are contacted and informed of the recall.
3. Complete and return the attached Customer Response Form and return it to the BD contact noted on the form whether or not they have any of the product so that BD may acknowledge your receipt of this notification and subsequently process any required credits.
4. Indicate on the response form the quantity of product identified at their facility and confirm that this product inventory was disposed of.
5. If products were purchased from a distributor, contact the distributor for further instructions and credit resolution.
For questions/assistance contact:
BD North American Regional Complaint Center for Product Complaints/Technical Questions at: Phone: 1-844-8BD-LIFE (1-844-823-5433) Say Complaints when prompted Mon Fri 8:00am and 5:00pm CT, or Email: productcomplaints@bd.com.
For recall related questions email BDRC14@BD.COM |
| Quantity in Commerce | 625 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide - U.S. Nationwide distribution in the states of OH, TX, and WV. The countries of Belgium, Canada, France, Italy, and United Kingdom. |
| Total Product Life Cycle | TPLC Device Report |
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls. 2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall. 3 The manufacturer has initiated the recall and not all products have been corrected or removed. This record will be updated as the status changes.
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| 510(K) Database | 510(K)s with Product Code = DQX
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