Hickman 0600360Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 6 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00801741051784), received between Aug 13, 2021 and Jan 23, 2026 — classified as 2 injuries, 4 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Loose or Intermittent Connection” (2 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.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 6 most recent of 6 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionJan 23, 2026Fluid/Blood Leak; Fracture

  ON (B)(6) 2025, A PATIENT UNDERWENT A CHRONIC CATHETER PLACEMENT PROCEDURE USING A BARD HICKMAN TRIPLE LUMEN CATHETER. IT WAS REPORTED THAT A SPLIT/TEAR APPROXIMATELY 1CM LONG ON THE LUMEN FROM THE BASE OF THE BIFURCATION BRANCH/PLASTIC HUB WHERE THE LUMENS CONVERGE. SALINE AND BLOOD WERE OBSERVED OOZING FROM THE DAMAGED AREA. THE CATHETER WAS CLAMPED, THE PHYSICIAN ASSESSED THE SITUATION, AND AN ORDER WAS GIVEN TO STOP USING THE DEVICE. THE DEVICE WAS SUBSEQUENTLY REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24158907 ↗
• MalfunctionNov 27, 2025Material Puncture/Hole; Material Puncture/Hole

  A PATIENT UNDERWENT A CHRONIC CATHETER PLACEMENT PROCEDURE USING HICKMAN CV CATHETER, TRIPLE-LUMEN, 12.5F. IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING USE OF A HICKMAN CATHETER PLACED ON APR 11, 2025, A HOLE WAS OBSERVED IN THE MATERIAL AT THE TRANSITION FROM THE HARD TO SOFT SECTION OF THE CATHETER, INDICATING DAMAGE TO THE CATHETER WALL. ON (B)(6) 2025, THE ISSUE WAS IDENTIFIED WHILE THE CATHETER WAS IN THE FEMORAL VEIN AND BEING USED DAILY FOR TPV ADMINISTRATION CLOSED WITH TAUROSEPT 2%. THE CATHETER WAS SUBSEQUENTLY REPAIRED. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 23664172 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 6, 2023Loose or Intermittent Connection; Loose or Intermittent Connection

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A CHRONIC CATHETER PLACEMENT PROCEDURE, THE CLAMP OF THE CATHETER ALLEGEDLY OPENED FASTER THAN BEFORE AND CAME OFF EASILY. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 18273142 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 1, 2023Loose or Intermittent Connection; Loose or Intermittent Connection

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT SOMETIME POST A PORT PLACEMENT, THE CLAMPS ALLEGEDLY OPEN FASTER THAN BEFORE. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 18245527 ↗
• InjuryAug 13, 2021Material Puncture/Hole; Material Puncture/Hole

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING CATHETER PLACEMENT PROCEDURE, THE CATHETER ALLEGEDLY HAD A HOLE. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT ADDITIONAL INTERVENTIONAL WAS REQUIRED TO THE PATIENT. THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE PATIENT WAS UNKNOWN.

  Patient problems: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available

  MAUDE report 12317561 ↗
• InjuryAug 13, 2021Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING CATHETER PLACEMENT PROCEDURE, THE CATHETER WAS ALLEGEDLY BROKEN. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT ADDITIONAL INTERVENTIONAL WAS REQUIRED TO PATIENT. THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE PATIENT WAS UNKNOWN.

  Patient problems: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available

  MAUDE report 12317560 ↗