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Port Access Kit PA-0031YNRecalls & reported problems

Bard Access Systems, Inc. · Port Access Kit SafeStep 20G x 0.75 inch with y-site · Class 2

All models of Port Access Kit (49)

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

Adverse event reports
7
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
1

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 7 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00801741085536), received between Jun 9, 2022 and Sep 15, 2026 — classified as 7 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Loss of or Failure to Bond” (3 reports).

1 FDA recall record name this device's identifier.

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

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Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Recalls naming this device

  1. Jun 19, 2020Class IITerminated

    Potential development of cracks or breaks in the tubing near the Luer or Y site of the device. Devices that have developed breaks or cracks can cause leakage resulting in exposure to chemicals such a chemotherapeutics or biohazard material (e.g., blood). A crack or break could result in potential blood loss, catheter occlusion, air embolism, under or interrupted infusion, or site contamination which could lead to infection.

    Z-2666-2020 · Root cause: Process control · Recall details · FDA record ↗

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Loss of or Failure to Bond3
  • Fluid/Blood Leak2
  • Activation Problem1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions6
  • Unintended Loss of Vascular Access1

Recent adverse event reports

The 7 most recent of 7 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionSep 15, 2026Activation Problem

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50776470 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 23, 2026Loss of or Failure to Bond

    IT WAS REPORTED BY CUSTOMER THAT DRESSING IN THE KIT IS NOT ADHERING TO THE PATIENTS RIGHT AFTER APPLICATION. NO FURTHER DETAILS PROVIDED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24966307 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 17, 2025Loss of or Failure to Bond; Loss of or Failure to Bond

    IT WAS REPORTED, TEGADERM DRESSING IN PAK'S IS NOT STICKING TO THE PATIENT. NO OTHER INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21860550 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 17, 2025Loss of or Failure to Bond; Loss of or Failure to Bond

    IT WAS REPORTED, TEGADERM DRESSING IN PAK'S IS NOT STICKING TO THE PATIENT. THE DRESSING CAME OFF AND NEEDLE CAME OUT. NO OTHER INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

    Patient problems: Unintended Loss of Vascular Access

    MAUDE report 21860107 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 6, 2023Fluid/Blood Leak; Fluid/Blood Leak

    IT WAS REPORTED BY MEDWATCH THAT LEAKING OF SALINE NOTED JUST ABOVE CLAVE CAP DURING FLASH AND TUBING AT THIS LEVEL NOTED TO BE CRACKED/LEAKING. NO OTHER INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 17695951 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 21, 2023

    ATTEMPTED TO FLUSH PORT; LEAKING OF SALINE NOTED JUST ABOVE CLAVE CAP DURING FLUSH, AND TUBING AT THIS LEVEL NOTED TO BE CRACKED/LEAKING.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 17583748 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 9, 2022Fluid/Blood Leak; Fluid/Blood Leak

    IT WAS REPORTED VIA MEDWATCH: "WHEN ASPIRATING FOR LAB DRAW FROM DISTAL CLAVE, THERE WERE AIR BUBBLES IN THE TUBING. HAD TO USE PROXIMAL CLAVE TO DRAW BLOOD FROM HUBER NEEDLE. THE LOT AND EXPIRATION ARE FROM THE PORT ACCESS KIT IN WHICH THE NEEDLE RESIDES." ADD INFO RCVD: 05/23/2022: WAS THE AIR BUBBLES ASSOCIATED WITH A LEAKAGE? NO. WERE THERE ANY ADVERSE EVENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE AIR BUBBLES? NO. WAS MEDICAL TREATMENT PROVIDED AND IF SO, WHAT WAS DONE? USED PROXIMAL CLAVE. WAS THE PRODUCT USED ON A PATIENT? YES WAS THERE ANY PATIENT HARM REPORTED? IF YES, PLEASE DESCRIBE THE HARM, HOW IT WAS TREATED AND THE OUTCOME. NO HARM TO PATIENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 14650889 ↗

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