Groshong NXT CatheterRecalls & reported problems across all models
Bard Access Systems, Inc. · 11 models in the FDA device registry
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 197
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 12
- Recalls
- 0
We found 11 models of Groshong NXT Catheter by Bard Access Systems, Inc. in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 197 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Jan 6, 2016 and Sep 15, 2026 — classified as 12 injuries, 185 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fluid/Blood Leak” (93 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. 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
Reports received per month, all models
Most reported Groshong NXT Catheter problems
Device problems
- Fluid/Blood Leak93
- Break36
- Leak/Splash19
- Crack12
- Hole In Material10
- Material Deformation9
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem6
- Detachment of Device or Device Component6
Patient problems
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient75
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions63
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient31
- No Information5
- No Code Available3
- Burning Sensation2
- Chemical Exposure2
- Foreign Body In Patient2
Groshong NXT Catheter models
11 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.
- Groshong NXT Catheter 7927505Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days63 reports
- Groshong NXT Catheter 7957505Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days57 reports
- Groshong NXT Catheter 7857505Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days56 reports
- Groshong NXT Catheter 7827505Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days7 reports
- Groshong NXT Catheter 9957505Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days5 reports
- Groshong NXT Catheter 9857505Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days3 reports
- Groshong NXT Catheter 9827508DCatheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days2 reports
- Groshong NXT Catheter 7827508DCatheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days1 report
- Groshong NXT Catheter 7927507Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days1 report
- Groshong NXT Catheter 7927508Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days1 report
- Groshong NXT Catheter 9927505Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days1 report
Recent Groshong NXT Catheter adverse event reports
The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 15, 2026Break
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50779000 ↗MalfunctionAug 26, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50458124 ↗MalfunctionAug 11, 2026Fluid/Blood Leak
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50211082 ↗InjuryJul 29, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
It was reported through the litigation process that, sometime after the port placement, the patient was diagnosed with an unspecified infection. However, the current status of the patient was unknown.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 50072963 ↗MalfunctionMay 12, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED WHEN A NURSE WENT TO THE PATIENT¿S ROOM TO CHECK ON HIM, SHE FOUND THAT THE RED CONNECTOR HAD COME LOOSE. THE PATIENT WAS QUITE ACTIVE. THE INCIDENT OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY 10 DAYS AFTER THE PLACEMENT OF THE CATHETER. AFTER RECEIVING THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT, THE WARD MANAGER INSERTED IT INTO THE CATHETER, SO IT APPEARED TO BE IN NORMAL CONDITION. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25155990 ↗MalfunctionMay 11, 2026Fluid/Blood Leak
IT WAS REPORTED THAT MEDICATION IS LEAKING OUT FROM THE CATHETER. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25135339 ↗MalfunctionApr 22, 2026Fluid/Blood Leak
IT WAS REPORTED THAT AFTER INSERTING THE CATHETER, HEALTH PROFESSIONAL FLUSHED IT WITH HEPARIN, BUT SINCE THE SOLUTION POOLED NEAR THE INSERTION SITE, HEALTH PROFESSIONAL CONCLUDED THAT THE CATHETER HAD RUPTURED AND REMOVED IT. UPON INSPECTING THE CATHETER AFTER REMOVAL, HEALTH PROFESSIONAL CONFIRMED THAT IT WAS LEAKING AT APPROXIMATELY 34.5 CM. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24960909 ↗MalfunctionApr 2, 2026Fluid/Blood Leak
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PICC WAS INSERTED (B)(6) AND STARTED TRANSFUSION. HEALTH PROFESSIONAL SAID IT WAS A LITTLE DIFFICULT TO INFUSE. THE NEXT DAY, LEAKAGE WAS CONFIRMED AT THE TIME OF FLUSHING. LEAKED OUT NEAR, VICINITY 33CM TO 34CM AND DAMAGED. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY. LEAKAGE DUE TO CATHETER BREAKAGE. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24769033 ↗MalfunctionMar 4, 2026Fluid/Blood Leak
IT WAS REPORTED BY THE CUSTOMER THAT DURING ROUTINE SALINE FLUSH, THE STATLOCK PORTION BECAME WET, CONFIRMING LEAKAGE FROM THE CATHETER. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY. PLACEMENT FOR APPROXIMATELY 6 MONTHS. LEAKAGE FROM THE CATHETER.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24508538 ↗MalfunctionDec 16, 2025Fluid/Blood Leak; Fluid/Blood Leak
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE MEDICATION IS LEAKING FROM THE CATHETER. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23821494 ↗MalfunctionDec 10, 2025Fluid/Blood Leak; Fluid/Blood Leak
IT WAS REPORTED THAT AN INCIDENT THAT OCCURRED ON 30TH OCTOBER WITH THE GROSHONG DUAL LUMEN "BURSTING". TWO NURSING STAFF WERE CARING FOR THE PICC AND FLUSHED AND ASPIRATED BOTH RED AND WHITE LUMENS. ON THE SECOND FLUSH OF WHITE LUMEN, STAFF HEARD AN AUDIBLE "POP" AND FLUSH SOLUTION CAME OUT. THE STAFF THEN CLAMPED WITH ARTERY FORCEPS AND REPORTED ISSUE. PICC HAS SINCE BEEN REMOVED AND REPLACED. UPON FURTHER QUESTIONING, I WAS ABLE TO CLARIFY THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT IMPACT OTHER THAN DELAY IN TREATMENT AND REPLACEMENT OF PICC LINE. IT WAS CONFIRMED WITH STAFF MEMBER PRESENT AT THE TIME THAT A 10ML SYRINGE WAS USED AND THERE WAS NO OBVIOUS RESISTANCE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23773544 ↗MalfunctionDec 3, 2025Fluid/Blood Leak; Fluid/Blood Leak
IT WAS REPORTED THAT CATHETER INSERTION ON (B)(6) 2025. ON (B)(6) 2025, THE PATIENT REPORTED THAT HER CLOTHES WERE WET, AND UPON INSPECTION, THE WING OF THE CATHETER WAS FOUND TO BE TORN. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23705770 ↗MalfunctionNov 18, 2025Material Deformation; Material Deformation
IT WAS REPORTED CATHETER INSERTED INTO THE RIGHT UPPER ARM OF A PATIENT WITH BRAIN DISEASE ONE MONTH AGO. PRIOR TO USE, THERE WAS RESISTANCE TO INJECTION, AND WE RECEIVED A REPORT THAT THE EXTENSION SWELLED WHEN SALINE WAS INJECTED, AND WE CONFIRMED ITS PATENCY. THE SAME PHENOMENON WAS CONFIRMED WHEN 10CC OF PREFILLED SALINE WAS POURED INTO THE LUMEN. RED LUMEN. THERE WAS NO BLOCKAGE IN THE WHITE LUMEN, SO IT WAS REMOVED AFTER THE INTENDED ANTIBIOTIC ADMINISTRATION WAS COMPLETED. A BLOOD CLOT HAD FORMED IN THE LUMEN ABOUT 7CM FROM THE INSIDE OF THE VALVE. SWELLING OF THE EXTENSION TUBE. NO OTHER INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23584792 ↗MalfunctionOct 29, 2025Fluid/Blood Leak; Fluid/Blood Leak
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A CRACK APPEARED IN THE ROUTE (BLUE) NEAR THE SUTURE WING, MAKING THE RED ROUTE UNUSABLE. IT WAS REPORTED THAT FLUSHING CAUSED LEAKAGE. A NEW CATHETER WAS PLACED. THERE WAS NO DELAY IN TREATMENT OR ANY PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23420408 ↗MalfunctionJul 8, 2025Fluid/Blood Leak; Fluid/Blood Leak
IT WAS REPORTED THAT LIQUID LEAKS DURING USE (CURRENTLY UNKNOWN WHERE IT IS LEAKING FROM).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22446109 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Models: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026. Models are grouped by the brand name the manufacturer registered.
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026
- 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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