Decathlon DF Long-Term Hemodialysis Catheter DF23IT28KRecalls & reported problems
Bard Access Systems, Inc. · DECATHLON DF HEMODIALYSIS CATH, INTERMEDIATE KIT, AIRGUARD, 16 FR. 23cm · Class 2 · Implant
All models of Decathlon DF Long-Term Hemodialysis Catheter (8)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 2
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00801741013959), received between Apr 19, 2017 and Aug 23, 2022 — classified as 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Dislodged or Dislocated” (1 report).
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.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Device Dislodged or Dislocated1
- Restricted Flow rate1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionAug 23, 2022Restricted Flow rate; Restricted Flow rate
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A DIALYSIS CATHETER PLACEMENT PROCEDURE, THE DEVICE ALLEGEDLY HAD A LOW FLOW RATE. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED USING ANOTHER DEVICE. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15273653 ↗MalfunctionApr 19, 2017Device Dislodged or Dislocated
IT WAS REPORTED BY THE FACILITY VIA CUSTOMER SERVICE THAT THE CATHETER FELL OUT AFTER THE SUTURES WERE REMOVED, THE SUTURES ARE REMOVED AFTER A TWO WEEK PERIOD BASED ON THE CUSTOMER'S FACILITY POLICY. THIS FILE APPLIES TO LOT NUMBER REAY1964.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 6504745 ↗
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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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