MicroEZ Introducer 0678935Recalls & reported problems
Bard Access Systems, Inc. · 3.5 Fr. Universal, · Class 2
All models of MicroEZ Introducer (12)
Data updated Oct 16, 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 00801741038365), received between Dec 7, 2017 and Dec 7, 2018 — classified as 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Bent” (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 16, 2026.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Bent1
- Material Deformation1
Patient problems
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient2
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionDec 7, 2018Material Deformation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE GUIDEWIRE WAS TIED IN A KNOT AT THE TIP. FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN REQUESTED.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 8142035 ↗MalfunctionDec 7, 2017Bent
IT WAS REPORTED BY THE FACILITY THAT WHEN PLACING THE PICC THE CATHETER CREASED MID SHAFT. THE NURSE USED A DEVICE FROM ANOTHER MANUFACTURER TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. NO PATIENT INJURY REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 7095591 ↗
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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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