HickmanRecalls & reported problems across all models
Bard Access Systems, Inc. · 28 models in the FDA device registry
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
2 open recalls name at least one Hickman model. Check whether yours is affected in the recall details, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider.
- Adverse event reports
- 678
- Deaths reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 73
- Recalls
- 2
We found 28 models of Hickman by Bard Access Systems, Inc. in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 678 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Dec 17, 2015 and Sep 24, 2026 — classified as 2 deaths, 73 injuries, 602 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (252 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
Reports received per month, all models
Hickman 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.
- Dec 12, 2025Open, Classified
Due to damage to outer tray that can potentially compromise the sterile barrier
Z-1367-2026 · Root cause: Process control · names 7 of these models · Recall details · FDA record ↗
- Jan 4, 2023Open, Classified
Due to the adhesive provided within the catheter repair kits maybe hardened/coagulated (unusable).
Z-1051-2023 · Root cause: Under Investigation by firm · names 9 of these models · Recall details · FDA record ↗
Most reported Hickman problems
Device problems
- Fracture252
- Fluid/Blood Leak227
- Material Puncture/Hole63
- Burst Container or Vessel59
- Break42
- Stretched39
- Material Separation38
- Obstruction of Flow25
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions357
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient136
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient93
- Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available26
- No Patient Involvement16
- Extravasation12
- Bacterial Infection9
- Unspecified Infection9
Hickman models
28 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.
- Hickman 0600570Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days1 recall1 death182 reports
- Hickman 0600650Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days1 recall82 reports
- Hickman 0606560Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days1 recall80 reports
- Hickman 0600600Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days116 reports
- Hickman 0600560Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days1 recall53 reports
- Hickman 0600620Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days1 recall40 reports
- Hickman 0601680Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days1 recall12 reports
- Hickman 0601760Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days1 recall12 reports
- Hickman 0601630Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days1 recall8 reports
- Hickman 0601700Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days1 recall8 reports
- Hickman 0600310Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days1 recall8 reports
- Hickman 0601690Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days1 recall7 reports
- Hickman 0601790Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days1 recall2 reports
- Hickman 0601730Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days1 recall1 report
- Hickman 0601740Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days1 recall1 report
- Hickman 0600350Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days1 recall1 report
- Hickman 0601710Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days1 recall0 reports
- Hickman 0600160Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days12 reports
- Hickman 0600330Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days8 reports
- Hickman 0600574Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days8 reports
- Hickman 0600580Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days8 reports
- Hickman 0600604Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days8 reports
- Hickman 0600360Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days6 reports
- Hickman 0600564Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days1 death5 reports
- Hickman 0600654Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days3 reports
- Hickman 0606460Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days3 reports
- Hickman 0606564Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days3 reports
- Hickman 0600320Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days1 report
Recent Hickman adverse event reports
The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 24, 2026Fracture
On (b)(6) 2026, a patient underwent a Central venous catheter placement procedure using Hickman/Leonard/Broviac Central Venous Catheter. After some time, it was noted that the catheter had ruptured, so the catheter was removed on (b)(6) 2026. The procedure was completed using another device. There was no reported patient injury.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50880535 ↗MalfunctionSep 24, 2026Fracture
On (b)(6) 2026, a patient underwent a Central venous catheter placement procedure using Hickman/Leonard/Broviac Central Venous Catheter. After some time, it was noted that the catheter had ruptured, so the catheter was removed on (b)(6) 2026. The procedure was completed using another device. There was no reported patient injury.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50880534 ↗MalfunctionSep 22, 2026Fluid/Blood Leak; Fracture
On (b)(6) 2026, a patient underwent a Central venous catheter placement procedure using Hickman/Leonard/Broviac Central Venous Catheter. After 15 days, the catheter had ruptured and was leaking. There was no reported patient injury.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50851090 ↗MalfunctionSep 18, 2026Fracture; Material Separation
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50823212 ↗MalfunctionSep 18, 2026Packaging Problem
It was reported that the Hickman CV Catheter lot had been subject to a recall approximately two months earlier due to a packaging issue. There was no reported patient contact.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50814855 ↗MalfunctionSep 17, 2026Fluid/Blood Leak; Fracture
A 4 year old female patient underwent a catheter placement procedure using the Hickman CV Catheter. It was reported that on May 3, 2026, approximately 459 days post implantation procedure, patient was found to have a rupture located above the catheter hub on the large (red) lumen. The issue was identified while the patient was at home, and no IV medication had been administered during the preceding two weeks. There was no reported patient injury.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50798763 ↗MalfunctionSep 17, 2026Disconnection; Fluid/Blood Leak
A 19 month old male patient underwent a catheter placement procedure using the Hickman CV Catheter. On (b)(6) 2026, approximately 16 days post implantation procedure, the patient experienced immediate leakage from the small lumen during flushing. Leakage was observed within the first 3 mL of a 10 mL saline flush. The reporter also noted that a line disconnection had been identified two days prior to the event. There was no reported patient injury.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50798757 ↗MalfunctionSep 17, 2026Fluid/Blood Leak; Fracture
A 2 year old female patient underwent a catheter placement procedure using the Hickman CV Catheter. On (b)(6) 2026, approximately 125 days post implantation a catheter rupture was found at the hub site. The event was initially identified at home when blood was observed on the patients clothing and was subsequently confirmed in the emergency department after the clamp was reopened. There was no reported patient injury.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50798756 ↗MalfunctionSep 10, 2026Fracture
On (b)(6) 2026, a patient underwent a central venous catheter placement procedure using a Hickman/Leonard/Broviac Central Venous Catheter. Post the procedure on (b)(6) 2026, it was reported that a split in the triple lumen Hickman catheter line was noted. The catheter was removed from the patient and replaced with a different type of central line. The procedure was completed using the replacement device. There was no reported patient injury.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50710931 ↗MalfunctionSep 10, 2026Fluid/Blood Leak; Fracture; Material Puncture/Hole
On (b)(6) 2026, A patient underwent a chronic catheter placement procedure using the Hickman CV Catheter. It was reported that during the procedure, a leak was detected from the catheter, and upon removing it, a pinhole was discovered. Additionally, catheter break was noted. There was no reported patient injury.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50709938 ↗MalfunctionSep 9, 2026Fracture; Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method
On (b)(6) 2026, the patient underwent a central venous catheter placement procedure using a Hickman CV Catheter. After some time, on (b)(6) 2026, it was noted that a crack had developed in the plastic hub due to improper clamping too close to the hub. There was no reported patient injury.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50690889 ↗MalfunctionSep 9, 2026Fluid/Blood Leak
On (b)(6) 2026, a patient underwent a central venous catheter placement procedure using Hickman/Leonard/Broviac Central Venous Catheter. On (b)(6) 2026, while changing the catheter cap, the nurse observed blood coming from the catheter tubing located above the red lumen and below the bifurcation of the double lumen tunneled central venous catheter. There was no reported patient injury.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50686893 ↗MalfunctionAug 31, 2026Fracture
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50523200 ↗MalfunctionAug 31, 2026Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50517931 ↗MalfunctionAug 27, 2026Fluid/Blood Leak; Fracture; Material Separation; Stretched; Deformation Due to Compressive Stress
On (b)(6) 2026, a patient underwent a catheter placement procedure using a Hickman/Leonard/Broviac Central Venous Catheter. After a period of use, on (b)(6) 2026, inadequate securement and line management, along with continuous stretching, twisting, and kinking of the line, resulted in an almost complete tear/rupture of the white lumen of the dual lumen tunneled line. It was further reported that the issue was identified when blood leakage was observed on the bed. The catheter was subsequently repaired using a repair kit. There was no reported patient injury.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50468916 ↗
Other Bard Access Systems, Inc. products
- Port Access Needle122 models · 3,744 reports · 3 recalls
- Groshong NXT ClearVue Catheter8 models · 3,266 reports
- PowerPort ClearVUE27 models · 1,993 reports · 15 recalls
- Site~Rite 8 Ultrasound System11 models · 1,965 reports
- PowerPort M.R.I., ChronoFlex22 models · 1,642 reports · 1 recall
- PowerPICC Provena116 models · 1,337 reports · 2 recalls
- PowerPort M.R.I., Groshong10 models · 1,285 reports
- Navarre15 models · 1,228 reports
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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