DuoGlide catheterRecalls & reported problems across all models

We found 11 models of DuoGlide catheter by Bard Access Systems, Inc. in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 13 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Mar 30, 2016 and Sep 23, 2026 — classified as 2 injuries, 11 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fluid/Blood Leak” (4 reports).

2 FDA recall records name at least one of these models by its device identifier, 2 still open.

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event. Widely used products collect more reports, so totals can't be used to compare products or estimate failure rates. Only reports that name a model's exact device identifier are counted. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works

DuoGlide catheter recalls

FDA recall records that name at least one of these models by its device identifier, newest first. Each recall usually covers specific models or lots, so check the details.

1. Aug 10, 2026Open, Classified

   this is a downstream recall of class I recall RES 98777

   Z-2985-2026 · Root cause: Material/Component Contamination · names 8 of these models · Recall details · FDA record ↗

2. May 21, 2026Open, Classified

   Due to lidocaine ampoules being manufactured under deficient manufacturing practices by manufacturer, lidocaine ampoules are currently being recalled by supplier.

   Z-2657-2026 · Root cause: Nonconforming Material/Component · Recall details · FDA record ↗

Most reported DuoGlide catheter problems

DuoGlide catheter models

11 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.

• DuoGlide catheter 5625240

  CATHETER, HEMODIALYSIS, NON-IMPLANTED
  2 recalls1 report
• DuoGlide catheter 5625150

  CATHETER, HEMODIALYSIS, NON-IMPLANTED
  1 recall3 reports
• DuoGlide catheter 5626150

  CATHETER, HEMODIALYSIS, NON-IMPLANTED
  1 recall2 reports
• DuoGlide catheter 5625200

  CATHETER, HEMODIALYSIS, NON-IMPLANTED
  1 recall1 report
• DuoGlide catheter 5626200

  CATHETER, HEMODIALYSIS, NON-IMPLANTED
  1 recall1 report
• DuoGlide catheter 5625300

  CATHETER, HEMODIALYSIS, NON-IMPLANTED
  1 recall0 reports
• DuoGlide catheter 5626120

  CATHETER, HEMODIALYSIS, NON-IMPLANTED
  1 recall0 reports
• DuoGlide catheter 5626240

  CATHETER, HEMODIALYSIS, NON-IMPLANTED
  1 recall0 reports
• DuoGlide catheter 5623150

  CATHETER, HEMODIALYSIS, NON-IMPLANTED
  2 reports
• DuoGlide catheter 5624150

  CATHETER, HEMODIALYSIS, NON-IMPLANTED
  2 reports
• DuoGlide catheter 5624120

  CATHETER, HEMODIALYSIS, NON-IMPLANTED
  1 report

Recent DuoGlide catheter adverse event reports

The 13 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionSep 23, 2026Break

  It was reported by MedWatch temporary dialysis line port broke off (arterial/right/red port). The clamp came off as well with the distal port portion which caused the patient to bleed. This was identified by nursing and bleeding was controlled, clamp to stop bleeding. Line required replacement. No further information was provided.

  Patient problems: Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding

  MAUDE report 50870561 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 16, 2026Fluid/Blood Leak

  IT WAS REPORTED THE CLINICIAN NOTICED THAT AFTER THE VENOUS SIDE WAS FLUSHED AND CLAMPED, THE CATHETER STARTED TO BACK FILL. THE CLINICIAN THEN ASPIRATED, FLUSHED WITH SALINE, RE-FLUSHED WITH HEPARIN AND RE-CLAMPED THE CATHETER. AFTER ALL OF THAT, THE CLINICIAN NOTICED THAT THE CATHETER WAS STILL BACKFILLING. LATER IT WAS NOTED THAT SOME SALINE WAS ON THE PATIENT SHIRT, AND THAT LOOKED AS IF IT HAD LEAKED AND CAUSED THEM TO INSPECT THE LINE CLOSER. ON CLOSER INSPECTION, THE VENOUS LUMEN HAD SMALL HOLE THAT THEY COULD SEE LEAKING BLOOD. NO INJURIES OR SERIOUS EVENT  RESULTED DUE TO THIS INCIDENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24896735 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 3, 2026Fluid/Blood Leak

  IT WAS REPORTED PATIENT HAD THIS LINE PLACED IN THE RT IJ. AFTER THE LINE WAS LOCKED, THE PROVIDER NOTED THAT IT WAS BACK FILLING WITH BLOOD. CONCERNED FOR A LEAK, THE PROVIDER REPLACED THE LINE INTRAPROCEDURAL PRIOR TO SUTURING IN PLACE. THE NEW LINE APPEARED TO BE INTACT. DURING THE PATIENT'S TREATMENT AFTER THE PLACEMENT, WE WERE CONTACTED BY THE TEAM BECAUSE THE LINE WAS LEAKING. THE PATIENT WAS AGAIN BROUGHT TO THE IR DEPARTMENT AND A 3RD LINE WAS PLACED FROM A DIFFERENT LOT NUMBER AND WAS SUCCESSFUL. DELAY IN TREATMENT PLAN BY APPROXIMATELY 24HOURS. OVERNIGHT STAY WAS REQUIRED TO ENSURE TIMING OF TREATMENT TO PREVENT A 3 MONTH DELAY FOR THE PATIENT. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED. THIS REPORT ADDRESSES BOTH DEVICES.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24500448 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 11, 2025Material Deformation; Material Deformation

  IT WAS REPORTED LINE WAS PLACED (B)(6). ON (B)(6) THEY REPORTED ISSUE WITH THE LINE. X-RAY WAS DONE AND IT SHOWED THE TIP OF THE PICC BEING LOOPED IN THE AZYGOS. NO PATIENT HARM WAS REPORTED. NO OTHER INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 21361023 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 20, 2024Fluid/Blood Leak; Fluid/Blood Leak

  IT WAS REPORTED BY THE CUSTOMER, THERE WAS A MICRO-CRACK JUST BEFORE THE PLASTIC LUMEN BEGINS AND WASN'T DISCOVERED UNTIL BEDSIDE CRRT WAS TURNED ON AND THE PRESSURE BEGAN. NO OTHER INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 19356178 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 23, 2024Backflow; Fluid/Blood Leak; Backflow; Fluid/Blood Leak

  IT WAS REPORTED NURSE NOTIFIED DR THAT HD CATHETER SITE HAVING CONTINUOUS BLEEDING, MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS MADE TO STOP BLEEDING, DRESSING CHANGED THIS AM AND PRESSURE DRESSING APPLIED. DR ASSESSED AREA AND THEN DRESSING CHANGED AT 1400 GELFOAM, PRESSURE DRESSING AND ALLEVYN APPLIED AT THAT TIME. AT 1600 DRESSING WAS SATURATED AND DR AT BESIDE ASSESSED SITE. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE BLEEDING WAS FROM THE CATHETER NOT THE CATHETER INSERTION SITE. DR REMOVED THE HD CATHETER. AFTER REMOVAL OF CATHETER DR DETERMINED THAT POSSIBLE VASCULAR TISSUE PROTRUDING FROM INSERTION SITE. PRESSURE HELD AT SITE BY THE RN, DR IN CONTACT WITH VASCULAR SURGERY DEPARTMENT AT HOSPITAL. PATIENT VITAL SIGNS REMAIN STABLE, PATIENT¿S HUSBAND AT BEDSIDE AND AWARE OF PLANS AT THIS TIME. NO HARM TO THE PATIENT OTHER THAN THE PROCEDURE/PAIN IT CAUSED OF BEING INSERTED, BEING OF NO USE, AND HAVING TO TAKE IT OUT.

  Patient problems: Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding

  MAUDE report 18767941 ↗
• InjuryOct 4, 2022Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED BY THE CUSTOMER THAT THE "CATHETER STOPPED WORKING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SURGERY AT THE END OF THE CASE WHILE REMOVING IT THE TEAM NOTICED THAT PART OF IT IS MISSING DONE X RAY AND FOUND THE PIECE OF REMAINING CATHETER RETAINED IN THE HEART THE PRODUCT REMOVED AND SEND TO PATHOLOGY WITH A NEW CATHETER TO COMPARE THE DEVICE."

  Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient

  MAUDE report 15540817 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 29, 2020Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CURVED EXTENSION LEGS ARE PULLING ON THE INSERTION SITE AND CAUSING THE DRESSINGS TO LIFT OFF OF THE SKIN.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 10759342 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 11, 2020Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material; Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material

  IT WAS REPORTED WHEN ONE OF OUR INTENSIVISTS OPENED THE KIT TO PLACE THE LINE, HE FOUND A LARGE STRAND OF HAIR PACKAGED IN THE STERILE SUPPLIES. THE KIT WAS NOT UTILIZED AND THERE WAS NO HARM TO THE PATIENT.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 10146024 ↗
• InjuryFeb 17, 2017Device Operates Differently Than Expected

  FACILITY REPORTED TO THE SALES REPRESENTATIVE THAT WHEN THE PRODUCT WAS INSERTED, IT APPEARED TO BE STIFF BUT BECAME SOFT AND FLIMSY DURING INSERTION WHICH CREATED DIFFICULTY WITH PLACEMENT. THIS CAUSED CLOTTING IN USING THIS DEVICE. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED AT THIS TIME. NO PATIENT INJURY REPORTED.

  Patient problems: Coagulation Disorder

  MAUDE report 6341395 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 21, 2016Break; Kinked; Material Deformation

  PER SALES REPRESENTATIVE, THE ICU DEPARTMENT REPORTED THEY HAD A GUIDEWIRE ISSUE WITH A "DUAL GLIDE". NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED WHEN REQUESTED. ON (B)(6) 2016 - PER ENGINEERING TECH, THE SAMPLE GUIDEWIRE RECEIVED FOR THIS FILE WAS STRETCHED, KINKED AND BROKEN.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 6197238 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 20, 2016Material Deformation

  AS REPORTED BY THE FACILITY VIA MEDWATCH, "DR. WAS PLACING TEMP HD CATHETER ON PATIENT. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE THE GUIDEWIRE IT WAS NOTED THE GUIDEWIRE HAD UNRAVELED AND BECAME FLIMSY. WIRE STILL CONNECTED TO TIP AND REMOVED COMPLETELY. NO HARM TO PATIENT."

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 6045418 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 30, 2016Kinked; Device Inoperable

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE EXTENSION ON THE 15CM DUOGLIDE KINKED/COLLAPSED DURING CRRT. THE LINE WAS POSITIONED IN THE JUGULAR AND WHEN IT WAS HOOKED UP FOR "CONTINUOUS", A MEMORY IN THE CLEAR EXTENSION PORTION OF THE CATHETER REPORTEDLY BECAME EXTREMELY SOFT AND RESULTED IN THE MACHINE STOPPING. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE MACHINE USUALLY RUNS UP TO 300 BUT COULD ONLY ACHIEVE 200-250. THE LINE STOPPED WORKING ALTOGETHER AND A NEW LINE WAS REQUIRED. NO PATIENT INJURY REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 5536719 ↗

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