Decathlon DF Long-Term Hemodialysis Catheter DF27IT32KRecalls & reported problems
Bard Access Systems, Inc. · DECATHLON DF HEMODIALYSIS CATH, INTERMEDIATE KIT, AIRGUARD, 16 FR. 27cm · 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
- 4
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00801741013973), received between Jun 1, 2018 and Jun 7, 2018 — classified as 4 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fluid/Blood Leak” (4 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.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Fluid/Blood Leak4
Patient problems
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient4
Recent adverse event reports
The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJun 7, 2018Fluid/Blood Leak; Fluid/Blood Leak
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CATHETER LEAKED DURING TREATMENT AS THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE CATHETER. THE DEVICE WAS REPAIRED. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 7579004 ↗MalfunctionJun 7, 2018Fluid/Blood Leak; Fluid/Blood Leak
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT HAD TO STOP TREATMENT EARLY DUE TO A LEAK IN HER CATHETER. IT WAS ALLEGED THAT THERE WAS A HOLE/LEAK IN THE HUB AND THE DEVICE WAS REPAIRED. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 7578997 ↗MalfunctionJun 1, 2018Fluid/Blood Leak; Fluid/Blood Leak
IT WAS REPORTED THE CATHETER HAD POOR FLOW AS A RESULT OF HOLES IN THE HUB. THE CATHETER WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH A NEW DEVICE. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 7561491 ↗MalfunctionJun 1, 2018Fluid/Blood Leak; Fluid/Blood Leak
IT WAS REPORTED THE CATHETER HAS HOLES IN THE HUB. THE CATHETER REMAINS IN THE PATIENT. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 7561490 ↗
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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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