PowerHickman 0805810Recalls & reported problems
Bard Access Systems, Inc. · PowerHickman 8F Single-Lumen Polyurethane Catheter with SureCuff Ingrowth Cuff (5cm) Intermediate Kit · Class 2 · Implant
All models of PowerHickman (6)
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 8
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 8 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00801741036668), received between Dec 26, 2022 and Aug 12, 2024 — classified as 8 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Loss of or Failure to Bond” (7 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 16, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Loss of or Failure to Bond7
- Material Separation5
- Fracture1
- Stretched1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions8
Recent adverse event reports
The 8 most recent of 8 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionAug 12, 2024Loss of or Failure to Bond; Material Separation; Loss of or Failure to Bond; Material Separation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A CHRONIC CATHETER PLACEMENT PROCEDURE, THE DEVICE HAD ALLEGEDLY ISSUES WITH CUFF DETACHING. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE CATHETER WAS REMOVED, CUFF STAYED IN THE BODY. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19959848 ↗MalfunctionAug 12, 2024Loss of or Failure to Bond; Material Separation; Loss of or Failure to Bond; Material Separation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A CHRONIC CATHETER PLACEMENT PROCEDURE, THE DEVICE ALLEGEDLY HAD ISSUES WITH CUFF DETACHING. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE CATHETER WAS REMOVED, CUFF STAYED IN THE BODY. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19959847 ↗MalfunctionAug 12, 2024Loss of or Failure to Bond; Material Separation; Loss of or Failure to Bond; Material Separation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A CHRONIC CATHETER PLACEMENT PROCEDURE, THE DEVICE HAD ALLEGEDLY ISSUES WITH CUFF DETACHING. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE CATHETER WAS REMOVED, CUFF STAYED IN THE BODY. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19959843 ↗MalfunctionAug 4, 2024Loss of or Failure to Bond; Material Separation; Loss of or Failure to Bond; Material Separation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A CHRONIC CATHETER PLACEMENT PROCEDURE, THE CUFF WAS ALLEGEDLY FOUND TO BE LOOSENED UPON REMOVAL OF THE CATHETER. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE CATHETER WAS REMOVED AND THE CUFF HAD ALLEGEDLY STAYED IN THE BODY. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19903467 ↗MalfunctionApr 2, 2024Loss of or Failure to Bond; Loss of or Failure to Bond
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A CHRONIC CATHETER PLACEMENT PROCEDURE, THE DEVICE CUFF WAS ALLEGEDLY SLIDING UP AND DOWN. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE CUFF ALLEGEDLY FAILED TO ADHERE TO THE CATHETER. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED USING ANOTHER DEVICE. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19017468 ↗MalfunctionJun 21, 2023Fracture; Material Separation; Stretched; Fracture; Material Separation; Stretched
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A CHRONIC CATHETER PLACEMENT PROCEDURE, THE GUIDEWIRE ALLEGEDLY CAME APART. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPETED USING ANOTHER DEVICE. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17169516 ↗MalfunctionMay 2, 2023Loss of or Failure to Bond; Loss of or Failure to Bond
IT WAS REPORTED THAT SOMETIME POST CHRONIC CATHETER PLACEMENT, DURING REMOVAL OF THE CATHETER, THE CUFF ALLEGEDLY REMAINED IN PLACE WHICH REQUIRED SURGICAL REMOVAL. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16851366 ↗MalfunctionDec 26, 2022Loss of or Failure to Bond; Loss of or Failure to Bond
IT WAS REPORTED THAT FOUR MONTHS THIRTY DAYS POST CHRONIC CATHETER PLACEMENT, THE CUFF WAS ALLEGEDLY DETACHED AND REMAINED INSIDE THE PATIENT FOLLOWING THE DEVICE CATHETER REMOVAL PROCEDURE. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16046535 ↗
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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 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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