Peripheral Catheter Insertion Kit AC0221250Recalls & reported problems
Bard Access Systems, Inc. · 22Ga, AccuCath IV Catheter, 1.25”, Basic · Class 2
All models of Peripheral Catheter Insertion Kit (54)
Data updated Oct 16, 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 00801741110924), received between Aug 24, 2017 and May 21, 2021 — classified as 3 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Activation Problem” (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 16, 2026.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Activation Problem1
- Defective Component1
- Difficult to Insert1
- Material Integrity Problem1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionMay 21, 2021Defective Component; Defective Component
IT WAS REPORTED GUIDEWIRE WOULD NOT RETRACT ON ACCUCATH. NO OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11865397 ↗MalfunctionMar 19, 2021Difficult to Insert; Activation Problem; Difficult to Insert; Activation Problem
IT WAS REPORTED "THE ACTIVE SAFETY BUTTON DID NOT ALLOW THE STYLET NEEDLE TO RETRACT AND THE NITINOL STAYED PARTIALLY COIL WHILE INSIDE THE PATIENT¿S HAND VEIN.' 'ABLE TO SAFELY REMOVE THE CATHETER AND WIRE INTACT WITHOUT CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE PATIENT."
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11529398 ↗MalfunctionAug 24, 2017Material Integrity Problem
IT WAS REPORTED BY THE FACILITY THAT THE METAL (NEEDLE) WAS "WEAK" AFTER INSERTION AND FLASH USING ULTRASOUND GUIDANCE. IT WAS STATED THAT IT ALMOST BROKE OFF IN THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 6818945 ↗
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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 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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