PowerPICC Catheter 3174135Recalls & reported problems
Bard Access Systems, Inc. · PowerPICC Catheter 4F Single-Lumen Polyurethane Catheter Radiology Basic Tray (135 cm Guidewire) · Class 2 · Implant
All models of PowerPICC Catheter (33)
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
1 open recall names this device. See the recall details and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider.
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 1
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00801741027604), received between Oct 8, 2019 and Jul 25, 2024 — classified as 3 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Defective Component” (1 report).
1 FDA recall record name this device's identifier, 1 still open.
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 16, 2026.
Reports received per month
Recalls naming this device
- Mar 11, 2025Open, Classified
Catheters indicated for short-or-long term access to the central venous system have tubing that exceeded melt flow index specification (higher), which could lead to increased material fatigue leaks, which could lead to infiltration, extravasation, discomfort, phlebitis, bleeding, air embolism, foreign body embolism, infection and interruption to therapy.
Z-1507-2025 · Root cause: Process control · Recall details · FDA record ↗
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Defective Component1
- Fluid/Blood Leak1
- Material Deformation1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1
- Pain1
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJul 25, 2024Fluid/Blood Leak; Fluid/Blood Leak
IT WAS REPORTED BY THE CUSTOMER THAT FAULTY CATHETER. DEVICE WAS INSERTED ON (B)(6) 2023. ISSUE WAS NOTICED DURING A CT STUDY ON (B)(6) AND THE CATHETER WAS REMOVED ON THURSDAY, (B)(6) AS REQUESTED BY THE ORDERING PHYSICIAN. THE CONTRAST DID NOT GO THROUGH CAUSING THE PATIENT TO COMPLAIN AND EXPERIENCE PAIN. THE INJECTION WAS STOPPED. NO OTHER INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: Pain
MAUDE report 19824541 ↗MalfunctionSep 8, 2023Material Deformation; Material Deformation
IT WAS REPORTED BY CUSTOMER THAT THE PICC KINKED INSIDE THE PATIENT. PICC HAD TO BE REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH NEW PICC. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED WED 09/06/2023: THE EVENT DID NOT INVOLVE AN URGENT/LIFE THREATENING MEDICAL SITUATION. PICC WAS KINKED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THERE WAS A DELAY IN GETTING PROPER IV THERAPY PER CUSTOMER. THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF A PICC WAS PERFORMED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17711894 ↗MalfunctionOct 8, 2019Defective Component; Defective Component
IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHEN IMPLANTING THE PICC CATHETER, DAMAGE TO THE GUIDE WIRE (EXCESSIVELY FRAGILE GUIDE WIRE) OCCURRED, INCREASING THE SURGERY TIME. NO OTHER INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 9167922 ↗
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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 · each recall links to the FDA recall notice
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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