Per-Q-Cath Plus Catheter 4234105Recalls & reported problems
Bard Access Systems, Inc. · Per-Q-Cath Plus Catheter · 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
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00801741074967), received between Mar 13, 2018 and May 29, 2020 — classified as 3 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fluid/Blood Leak” (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 18, 2026.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Fluid/Blood Leak2
- Device-Device Incompatibility1
- Material Perforation1
Patient problems
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1
- No Known Impact Or Consequence 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.
MalfunctionMay 29, 2020Fluid/Blood Leak; Fluid/Blood Leak
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PICC RUPTURED 2 HOURS AFTER THE IMPLANT PROCEDURE. NO OTHER INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED. (B)(6) DOES NOT PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Patient problems: Pain
MAUDE report 10100688 ↗MalfunctionMay 7, 2020Fluid/Blood Leak; Fluid/Blood Leak
IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHEN OPENING THE PRODUCT TO USE IT IN PROCEDURE, IT WAS VERIFIED THAT IT WAS PERFORATED. DEVICE WAS NOT USED ON THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 10032155 ↗MalfunctionMar 13, 2018Material Perforation; Device-Device Incompatibility
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE GUIDEWIRE HAS PERFORATED THE CATHETER BETWEEN THE MARK 0 AND 1. NO OTHER INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 7336782 ↗
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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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