HemoSplit Long-Term Hemodialysis Catheter 5703730Recalls & reported problems
Bard Access Systems, Inc. · HEMOSPLIT HEMODIALYSIS CATH, ST, 14.5 FR. 23cm · Class 2 · Implant
All models of HemoSplit Long-Term Hemodialysis Catheter (18)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 4
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00801741012891), received between Jun 23, 2020 and Nov 1, 2023 — classified as 1 injury, 3 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (2 reports).
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Fracture2
- Break1
- Deformation Due to Compressive Stress1
- Difficult to Remove1
- Failure to Advance1
- Fluid/Blood Leak1
- Stretched1
- Suction Problem1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3
- Injury1
Recent adverse event reports
The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionNov 1, 2023Fluid/Blood Leak; Fluid/Blood Leak
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING THE CATHETER PLACEMENT PROCEDURE, THE CATHETER PUNCTURE NEEDLE WAS ALLEGEDLY LEAKED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED BY USING ANOTHER DEVICE. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18046564 ↗MalfunctionJul 7, 2023Break; Fracture; Suction Problem; Break; Fracture; Suction Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A DIALYSIS CATHETER PLACEMENT PROCEDURE, THE PLASTIC AT THE JUNCTION OF THE PUNCTURE NEEDLE ALLEGEDLY CRACKED IN MANY PLACES DURING THE TUBE INSERTION, WHICH CAUSED THE NEEDLE TO FAIL TO DO NEGATIVE PRESSURE. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17277244 ↗MalfunctionDec 3, 2021Difficult to Remove; Stretched; Failure to Advance; Deformation Due to Compressive Stress; Difficult to Remove; Stretched; Failure to Advance; Deformation Due to Compressive Stress
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING DIALYSIS CATHETER PLACEMENT PROCEDURE, THE GUIDE WIRE COULD NOT BE ADVANCED AND GUIDEWIRE STUCK. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED BY USING ANOTHER DEVICE. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12922426 ↗InjuryJun 23, 2020Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT APPROXIMATELY FIFTEEN DAYS POST DIALYSIS CATHETER PLACEMENT, EXTERNAL PART OF THE CATHETER ALLEGEDLY RUPTURED, WHICH RESULTS IN RE-HOSPITALIZATION TO REMOVE THE REMAINING PART OF THE CATHETER. THE PATIENT STATUS IS UNKNOWN.
Patient problems: Injury
MAUDE report 10183692 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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