Per-Q-Cath Plus Catheter 4133115Recalls & reported problems

Bard Access Systems, Inc. · Per-Q-Cath Plus Catheter 3F Single-Lumen PICC Basic Tray · Class 2 · Implant

All models of Per-Q-Cath Plus Catheter (13)

Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports: 3
Deaths reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Recalls naming it: 0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00801741074851), received between Jun 14, 2017 and Mar 19, 2021 — classified as 1 injury, 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (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 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

Break1
Detachment Of Device Component1
Fluid/Blood Leak1
Material Perforation1

Patient problems

No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
No Information1
No Patient Involvement1

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

MalfunctionMar 19, 2021Fluid/Blood Leak; Fluid/Blood Leak
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CATHETER SHOWED LEAKAGE AT MULTIPLE LEVELS UPON IRRIGATION BEFORE USAGE. NO OTHER INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11530566 ↗
MalfunctionApr 6, 2018Material Perforation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT UPON DEPLOYING THE CATHETER TO BE USED IN THE PATIENT, THE PICC WAS FOUND TO BE PERFORATED AT THE JUNCTION BETWEEN THE BEVEL AND THE CATHETER. THE CATHETER WAS DISCARDED AND A NEW DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THE DEVICE WAS NOT USED IN/ON THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: No Patient Involvement
MAUDE report 7404034 ↗
InjuryJun 14, 2017Break; Detachment Of Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED BY THE FACILITY VIA MEDWATCH THAT THE PICC WAS PLACED BEDSIDE WITHOUT DIFFICULTY. A CHEST X-RAY FOR PLACEMENT SHOWED A 9 MM SECTION OF THE GUIDEWIRE AT THE DISTAL END WAS BROKEN OFF. THE CATHETER WAS PATENT WITHOUT LEAKAGE. THE WIRE SEGMENT AND CATHETER WERE REMOVED SUCCESSFULLY.
Patient problems: No Information
MAUDE report 6642371 ↗

Device details

UDI-DI	`00801741074851`
Brand	Per-Q-Cath Plus Catheter
Model	4133115
Company	Bard Access Systems, Inc.
Product code	LJS · Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days
Class	Class 2
FDA submission	None listed
Implant	Yes
Rx / OTC	Prescription
Single use	Yes
Sterile	Yes
MRI safety	Labeling does not contain MRI Safety Information
Status	In Commercial Distribution
Record updated	Feb 19, 2021

Device type (GMDN): Peripherally-inserted central venous catheter

A thin, flexible tube intended to be introduced into a peripheral vein and advanced to a central vein for short- to long-term intravascular access to administer medications (antibiotics), chemotherapeutic agents, nutrients, parenteral solutions, pain management fluids, and sometimes for blood sampling, monitoring of blood pressure and temperature, and for power injection of contrast media; it is not primarily intended for extracorporeal blood therapies such as haemodialysis. Also known as a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC), it typically includes dedicated accessories to facilitate catheter introduction/function (e.g., Luer hubs, stylet). This is a single-use device.

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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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