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PowerPICC CK000776ARecalls & reported problems

Bard Access Systems, Inc. · Catheter Placement Kit · Class 2 · Implant

All models of PowerPICC (118)

Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
5
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00801741188077), received between Aug 12, 2020 and Nov 13, 2024 — classified as 5 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Activation Problem” (3 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 16, 2026.

Reports received per month

Nov 2023: 0 reportsDec 2023: 0 reportsJan 2024: 0 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 0 reportsApr 2024: 1 reportsMay 2024: 0 reportsJun 2024: 0 reportsJul 2024: 0 reportsAug 2024: 0 reportsSep 2024: 0 reportsOct 2024: 0 reportsNov 2024: 1 reportsDec 2024: 0 reportsJan 2025: 0 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 0 reportsApr 2025: 0 reportsMay 2025: 0 reportsJun 2025: 0 reportsJul 2025: 0 reportsAug 2025: 0 reportsSep 2025: 0 reportsOct 2025: 0 reportsNov 2025: 0 reportsDec 2025: 0 reportsJan 2026: 0 reportsFeb 2026: 0 reportsMar 2026: 0 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 0 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520261
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Activation Problem3
  • Contamination /Decontamination Problem1
  • Defective Component1
  • Difficult or Delayed Separation1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions4
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionNov 13, 2024Defective Component; Defective Component

    IT WAS REPORTED BY CUSTOMER THAT SEPTUM ON THE PICC WHERE THE WIRE GOES THROUGH IS DIMPLED INSTEAD OF FLAT. THE WIRE IS SLIDING IN AND OUT VERY EASILY WHEN PLACING THE PICC WHICH IT DIDN¿T BEFORE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM DUE TO THE ISSUE WITH THE SEPTUM. IT DID TAKE MORE TIME TO COMPLETE THE PICC INSERTION AS THE GUIDE WIRE WOULD SLIP IN AND OUT OF THE SEPTUM. NO OTHER INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 20679003 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 16, 2024Activation Problem; Activation Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED BY CUSTOMER THAT SAFETY DID NOT ENGAGE IN A GREEN SAFETY NEEDLE IN KIT. NO OTHER INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 19122677 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 2, 2022Activation Problem; Activation Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED "CLINIC HAD A SECURELOC NEEDLE WHERE THE SAFETY MECHANISM SLID ALL THE WAY OFF THE NEEDLES LEAVING IT EXPOSED. NO PATIENTS WERE HARMED, AND NO ONE WAS POKED. "

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 14580417 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 20, 2021Contamination /Decontamination Problem; Difficult or Delayed Separation; Contamination /Decontamination Problem; Difficult or Delayed Separation

    IT WAS REPORTED "WE HAD A PEEL AWAY SHEATH THAT HAD A HAIR-LIKE PIECE ATTACHED TO IT." NO OTHER INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 12349099 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 12, 2020Activation Problem; Activation Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SAFETY OF THE NEEDLE IN THE PICC KIT WOULD NOT ENGAGE TO THE END OF THE NEEDLE.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 10399241 ↗

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