Groshong NXT ClearVue 7812400Recalls & reported problems
Bard Access Systems, Inc. · Groshong Replacement Connector · Class 2 · Implant
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
Quick summary
This Bard Groshong replacement connector is used with a long-term catheter. Many of its 190 reports describe leaks, connections coming apart, and parts that do not fit together during installation. Some reports describe cracked tubing, and a few mention skin lesions. There are 4 injury reports and no deaths. No recalls name this device. Reports fell from 18 in the year before to 12 in the latest year.
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- Adverse event reports
- 192
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 5
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 192 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00801741075261), received between Mar 16, 2017 and Sep 10, 2026 — classified as 5 injuries, 187 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Component Incompatible” (80 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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Component Incompatible80
- Fluid/Blood Leak38
- Defective Component27
- Material Deformation18
- Detachment of Device or Device Component17
- Failure to Infuse8
- Break6
- Corroded3
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions141
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient24
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient17
- Foreign Body In Patient2
- Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding2
- Localized Skin Lesion2
- No Patient Involvement2
- Swelling/ Edema2
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 192 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjurySep 10, 2026Component Incompatible
It was reported the patient was undergoing postoperative chemotherapy for rectal cancer and had a PICC catheter in place, requiring regular maintenance of the connector head. On (b)(6) 2026, following medical orders, the patient underwent a connector head replacement and maintenance. During the procedure, the nurse discovered that the PICC catheter could not be inserted through the connector head, rendering it unusable. An identical replacement connector was then urgently procured to continue the patient¿s treatment.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50718569 ↗MalfunctionSep 9, 2026Fluid/Blood Leak
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50702123 ↗MalfunctionMay 5, 2026Component Incompatible
IT WAS REPORTED EXTENSION TUBE DISLODGED; CATHETER SEPARATED FROM EXTENSION TUBE. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED. IT WAS REPORTED THIS OCCURRED WITH FIVE DEVICES. THIS REPORT ADDRESSES ALL FIVE DEVICE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25089046 ↗MalfunctionMay 5, 2026Fluid/Blood Leak
IT WAS REPORTED LEAKAGE AT THE CONNECTION POINT DURING INSTALLATION. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED. IT WAS REPORTED THIS OCCURRED WITH FIVE DEVICES. THIS REPORT ADDRESSES ALL FIVE DEVICES.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25080574 ↗MalfunctionApr 3, 2026Fluid/Blood Leak
IT WAS REPORTED LEAK AT THE JOINT DURING INSTALLATION. NO PATIENT IMPACT. IT WAS REPORTED THIS OCCURRED WITH FIVE DEVICES. THIS REPORT ADDRESSES ALL FIVE DEVICES.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24777492 ↗MalfunctionMar 31, 2026Material Deformation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BULGING OF THE PRE-INFLATED EXTENSION TUBE DURING USE. NO FURTHER DETAILS WERE PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24741810 ↗MalfunctionFeb 10, 2026Component Incompatible
IT WAS REPORTED THAT CONNECTION DISCONNECTION DURING INSTALLATION RESULTING IN INCREASED MAINTENANCE HASSLE. NO FURTHER DETAILS AVAILABLE OR PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24303714 ↗MalfunctionFeb 10, 2026Component Incompatible
IT WAS REPORTED THAT CONNECTION DISCONNECTION DURING INSTALLATION RESULTING IN INCREASED MAINTENANCE HASSLE. NO FURTHER DETAILS PROVIDED. IT WAS REPORTED THIS OCCURRED WITH FOUR DEVICES. THIS REPORT ADDRESSES ALL FOUR DEVICES.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24303590 ↗MalfunctionFeb 3, 2026Fluid/Blood Leak
IT WAS REPORTED THAT AN ISSUE WITH PRODUCT CONNECTORS, CAUSING TUBING LEAKAGE. NO FURTHER DETAILS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24254561 ↗MalfunctionFeb 3, 2026Fluid/Blood Leak
IT WAS REPORTED THAT, A DEFECT ON THE PRODUCT PICCLINE GROSHONG, DURING A THERAPEUTIC INJECTION AT THE CONNECTION CLOSEST TO THE PATIENT, THE CONNECTION WAS CRACKED WITHIN THE TUBING AND LEAKED. PICC-LINE FITTED ON (B)(6) 2025. THE PATIENT HAD TO RETURN TO THE OPERATING THEATRE. WE HAD TO REMOVE THE PICC-LINE AND HAVE ONE FITTED AGAIN BY THE ANESTHETISTS BECAUSE IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO FIT A VVP TO THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24251893 ↗MalfunctionFeb 3, 2026Component Incompatible
IT WAS REPORTED CONNECTION CAME LOOSE DURING INSTALLATION. INCREASED MAINTENANCE HASSLE. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED. IT WAS REPORTED THIS OCCURRED WITH FIVE DEVICES. THIS REPORT ADDRESSES ALL FIVE DEVICES.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24251502 ↗MalfunctionJan 5, 2026Component Incompatible
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CONNECTION WAS LOST DURING THE INSTALLATION PROCESS. IT WAS REPORTED THIS OCCURRED WITH SIX DEVICES. THIS REPORT ADDRESSES ALL SIX DEVICES. NO OTHER INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23960624 ↗MalfunctionDec 10, 2025Component Incompatible; Component Incompatible
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CONNECTION CAME LOOSE DURING THE CUSTOMER'S INSTALLATION PROCESS. NO FURTHER DETAILS AVAILABLE OR PROVIDED. IT WAS REPORTED THIS OCCURRED WITH 8 DEVICES. THIS REPORT ADDRESSES ALL 8 DEVICES.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23769701 ↗MalfunctionDec 5, 2025Fluid/Blood Leak; Fluid/Blood Leak
IT WAS REPORTED BY THE CUSTOMER THAT AFTER PICC CATHETER PLACEMENT ON (B)(6) 2025, AT THE PICC CLINIC, FLUID LEAKAGE WAS OBSERVED AT THE PRESSURE RELIEF SLEEVE DURING FLUSHING AND SEALING AFTER CONNECTION OF THE REPLACEMENT SINGLE-LUMEN CONNECTOR. INSPECTION REVEALED DAMAGE TO THE PRESSURE RELIEF SLEEVE. THE CATHETER WAS CUT AT THE TIP OF THE SLEEVE, AND A NEW REPLACEMENT SINGLE-LUMEN CONNECTOR WAS OPENED AND CONNECTED FOR CONTINUED USE. NO SERIOUS HARM WAS CAUSED TO THE PATIENT. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23729182 ↗MalfunctionOct 15, 2025Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method; Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method
IT WAS REPORTED THE ON-DUTY NURSE IDENTIFIED A BLUE OBJECT OBSTRUCTING THE CATHETER ADVANCEMENT. IT WAS EVENTUALLY REMOVED USING A STERILE SYRINGE NEEDLE. ALTHOUGH CATHETER PLACEMENT SUCCEEDED AFTERWARD, LEAKAGE PERSISTED AT THE INSERTION SITE DURING INFUSION, RENDERING IT UNUSABLE. ULTIMATELY, THE EXISTING PERIPHERALLY INSERTED CENTRAL CATHETER (PICC) WAS REMOVED, AND A NEW PICC WAS PLACED FOR THE PATIENT. THE ENTIRE PROCEDURE TOOK A CONSIDERABLE AMOUNT OF TIME.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23289598 ↗MalfunctionSep 19, 2025Component Incompatible; Component Incompatible
IT WAS REPORTED THAT LEAKAGE OCCURRED DURING INSTALLATION DUE TO A LOOSE TAPERED SLEEVE ON THE EXTENSION PIPE, PREVENTING A SECURE CONNECTION. THIS INCREASED THE LENGTH OF THE INSERTION PROCEDURE. THIS WAS REPORTED TO HAVE OCCURRED WITH 8 DEVICES. THIS REPORT ADDRESSES ALL 8 DEVICES.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23100546 ↗MalfunctionJul 18, 2025Failure to Infuse; Failure to Infuse
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2025, AT APPROXIMATELY 9:00 A.M., A NURSE WAS ADMINISTERING MEROPENEM TO A RECOVERING PATIENT FOR ANTI-INFLAMMATORY PURPOSES WHEN THE PATIENT'S FAMILY NOTIFIED THE NURSE ON DUTY OF A MICRO PUMP ALARM AT APPROXIMATELY 9:30 A.M. THE PATIENT'S FAMILY WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ALARM. UPON INSPECTION, THE PATIENT'S PERIPHERALLY CANNULATED CENTRAL VENOUS CATHETER (PICC) WAS COSMETICALLY INTACT AND UNBROKEN, BUT IT WAS UNABLE TO PUMP BACK BLOOD, AND FLUIDS COULD NOT BE ADVANCED DURING FLUSHING. THE NURSE IMMEDIATELY REPLACED THE PICC CATHETER ACCESSORY, PUMPED BACK BLOOD, AND CONFIRMED THAT THE CATHETER WAS BACK IN PLACE. NO HARM WAS CAUSED TO THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22546539 ↗MalfunctionJul 16, 2025Fluid/Blood Leak; Fluid/Blood Leak
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE PREPARING AN IV FOR A PATIENT, THE BEDSIDE NURSE DISCOVERED THAT THE SINGLE-LUMEN CONNECTOR OF THE PATIENT'S PICC LINE WAS BROKEN AND LEAKING FLUID. THE CATHETER WAS REPAIRED SO A NEW CATHETER WAS NOT NEEDED. NO ADDITIONAL MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS NEEDED AND THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22522321 ↗MalfunctionJul 15, 2025Failure to Infuse; Failure to Infuse
IT WAS REPORTED BY THE CUSTOMER THAT ON JUNE 15, 2025, NURSES ROUNDING THE WARD, FOUND THAT THE PATIENT MICRO PUMP WAS ALARMING. NURSES CHECKED THE APPEARANCE OF THE PATIENT'S PERIPHERALLY CANNULATED CENTRAL VENOUS CATHETER WITHOUT DAMAGE. THE NURSE CHECKED THE RETURN OF FLUSHING FLUID BACK TO THE PUMP WITHOUT RETURN BLOOD BUT ALSO CANNOT BE PUSHED FORWARD. THE NURSE THEN REPLACED THE PERIPHERALLY CANNULATED CENTRAL VENOUS CATHETER ACCESSORIES, BACK TO THE PUMP THERE IS RETURN BLOOD, PERIPHERAL CANNULATION OF CENTRAL VENOUS CATHETER FLUENT. THE INCIDENT DID NOT CAUSE HARM TO THE PATIENT. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22513096 ↗MalfunctionJun 17, 2025Defective Component; Material Deformation; Defective Component; Material Deformation
IT WAS REPORTED BY THE CUSTOMER THE EXTENSION TUBING CLAMP DOES NOT HOLD.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22243404 ↗MalfunctionMay 15, 2025Fluid/Blood Leak; Fluid/Blood Leak
IT WAS REPORTED EXTENSION TUBING LEAKAGE. NO OTHER INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED. IT WAS REPORTED THIS OCCURRED WITH FIVE DEVICES. THIS REPORT ADDRESSES ALL FIVE DEVICES.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22031916 ↗MalfunctionApr 22, 2025Fluid/Blood Leak; Fluid/Blood Leak
IT WAS REPORTED PATIENT REQUIRED LONG-TERM INTRAVENOUS INFUSION DUE TO LUNG INFECTION, WHICH RESULTED IN POOR PERIPHERAL VEIN FUNCTION AND REQUIRED A CENTRAL VENOUS CATHETER TO ASSIST INFUSION. ON (B)(6) 2025, BEFORE GIVING THE PATIENT AN INFUSION, THE NURSE USED NORMAL SALINE TO FLUSH THE CENTRAL VENOUS CATHETER, AND THE CATHETER RUPTURED. THE NURSE IMMEDIATELY REPLACED THE CATHETER, FLUSHED THE CATHETER, AND THEN GAVE THE PATIENT AN INFUSION. NO HARM WAS CAUSED TO THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21887237 ↗MalfunctionMar 25, 2025Fluid/Blood Leak; Fluid/Blood Leak
IT WAS REPORTED BY THE CUSTOMER, CLEAR EXTENSION TUBING HAS AIR BUBBLES. NO OTHER INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21688750 ↗MalfunctionFeb 6, 2025Material Deformation; Material Deformation
IT WAS REPORTED BY THE CUSTOMER, AFTER THE COMPLETION OF THE PUNCTURE, THE TUBE PLACEMENT HAND INSTALLS THE DECOMPRESSION SLEEVE AND INSTALLS THE CONNECTOR, AFTER THE INSTALLATION, THE TUBE PLACEMENT HAND LOOKS AT THE CONNECTOR WITH A GAP AND PULLS THE CONNECTOR WITH A LITTLE FORCE TO SEPARATE IT, SO THE CATHETER IS RE-REPLACED AND REPLACED WITH A NEW CONNECTOR.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21328123 ↗MalfunctionJan 29, 2025Fluid/Blood Leak; Fluid/Blood Leak
IT WAS REPORTED BY THE CUSTOMER, WHEN PRE-FILLING THE EXTENSION TUBE, I FOUND THAT THE EXTENSION TUBE WAS BLISTERING.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21265523 ↗
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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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