Hickman 9.0 French Dual Lumen Catheter with SureCuff Tissue Ingrowth Cuff with Peel-Apart Percutaneous Introducer system (pediatric product code 0600580; adult product code 0600600). Product Usage: Hickman and Leonard Catheters are designed for long-term vascular access and for use in patients that lack adequate peripheral venous access.
FDA Recall Z-0909-2013 · Posted 2013-03-06
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Recalling FirmBard Access Systems
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeDYB
Date Initiated2013-02-21
Date Terminated2014-01-03
Product Quantity195 units.
Reason for Recall
Bard Access Systems is recalling two lots of Hickman 9.0 French and one lot of Leonard 10.0 French Dual Lumen Catheters with SureCuff Tissue Ingrowth Cuff with Peel-Apart Percutaneous Introducer Systems due to the wrong size introducer being included with the kit.
Firm Action
Bard sent an Urgent Recall Notification letters dated February 2013 to all affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem, and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to examine their inventory for the affected product, return any remaining in stock and complete the enclosed Reply Form and Inventory Reconciliation Form. For questions contact Bard Access Systems Customer Service at 1-800-290-1689.
Root Cause
Mixed-up of materials/components
Distribution Pattern
USA Nationwide Distribution and the countries Europe, Belgium, Australia, and Latin America.
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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