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Guidewire, 70cm x 1mm, REF 5583705, Sterile, Single Use, BARD Access Systems, Hemodialysis Catheter, Salt Lake City, UT

FDA device recall Z-1229-2007 · posted 2007-09-20 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
C.R. Bard Access Systems, Inc
Reason for recall
Metal guidewires used in Hemodialysis Catheters may have been reverse loaded within the dispenser. Potential exists for the stiff end of the guidewire to be inserted into the patient instead of the flexible end.
Action taken
Consignees were notified by letter on 08/10/2007 and asked to remove and return all unused affected product to Bard.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
MPB
Quantity affected
7225 units
Distribution
Worldwide, including USA, Canada, Latin America, and Europe (Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Holland, Italy, Norway, Spain, and Sweden).
Date initiated
2007-08-10
Date posted
2007-09-20
Date terminated
2008-04-25
Location
Salt Lake City, UT

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