PowerHickmanRecalls & reported problems across all models

We found 6 models of PowerHickman by Bard Access Systems, Inc. in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 49 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Jun 16, 2016 and Sep 17, 2026 — classified as 5 injuries, 44 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Loss of or Failure to Bond” (11 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

Most reported PowerHickman problems

PowerHickman models

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

• PowerHickman 0805910

  Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days
  16 reports
• PowerHickman 0805915

  Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days
  12 reports
• PowerHickman 0805815

  Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days
  9 reports
• PowerHickman 0805810

  Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days
  8 reports
• PowerHickman 0802815

  Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days
  2 reports
• PowerHickman 0802915

  Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days
  2 reports

Recent PowerHickman adverse event reports

The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionSep 17, 2026Connection Problem

  On (b)(6) 2026, a patient underwent Central venous catheter placement procedure using PowerHickman Central Venous Catheter. During device preparation, it was noted that the tunneler would not remain securely attached to the catheter and repeatedly detached from it. The procedure was completed using another device. There was no patient contact.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50802830 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 18, 2026Fluid/Blood Leak

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25865839 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 3, 2026Material Integrity Problem

  A PATIENT UNDERWENT A CATHETER PLACEMENT PROCEDURE USING THE WITH POWERHICKMAN CENTRAL VENOUS CATHETER. SOMETIMES LATER, THE IMPLANTED CATHETER WAS DAMAGED. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24775969 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 3, 2026Fluid/Blood Leak; Fracture; Material Puncture/Hole

  A PATIENT UNDERWENT A POWER HICKMAN CATHETER PLACEMENT PROCEDURE. POST PROCEDURE, IT WAS REPORTED THAT ONE OF THE HUBS OF THE POWER HICKMAN CATHETER WAS ALLEGEDLY BROKEN. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24243396 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 2, 2026Fluid/Blood Leak; Material Puncture/Hole

  A PATIENT UNDERWENT CATHETER PLACEMENT PROCEDURE USING THE POWERHICKMAN. DURING THE PROCEDURE, IT WAS REPORTED THAT CATHETER HAD MALL PERFORATION LOCATED JUST ABOVE THE HUB, CAUSING LEAKAGE. THE CALLER INDICATED THAT THE SURGEON SUSPECTS THE PERFORATION MAY HAVE OCCURRED DUE TO FLUSHING WHILE THE CATHETER WAS CLAMPED. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24231485 ↗
• InjuryJan 2, 2026Obstruction of Flow; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  A PATIENT UNDERWENT A CHRONIC CATHETER PLACEMENT PROCEDURE THROUGH THE POWERHICKMAN CENTRAL VENOUS CATHETER, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT WHILE FOLLOWING THE PROCEDURE, A PATIENT REPORTEDLY DEVELOPED AN INFECTION, AND THE DEVICE WAS NOTED TO BE OCCLUDED. THE PATIENT¿S CURRENT CONDITION IS UNKNOWN.

  Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

  MAUDE report 23941268 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 16, 2025Difficult to Flush; Reflux within Device; Suction Problem; Difficult to Flush; Reflux within Device; Suction Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT APPROXIMATELY ELEVEN DAYS POST CHRONIC CATHETER PLACEMENT, THE CATHETER ALLEGEDLY HAD KINKED UPON REMOVAL. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT CATHETER HAD ISSUES IN BOTH INFUSION AND ASPIRATION. REPORTEDLY THE INFUSION WAS PUMPED THROUGH ONE PORT AND WERE BACKFLOWING THROUGH THE OTHER. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED USING ANOTHER DEVICE. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 21846216 ↗
• MalfunctionNov 4, 2024Device Markings/Labelling Problem; Device Markings/Labelling Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING PREPARATION OF A CATHETER PLACEMENT PROCEDURE, THERE WAS NO NUMBERS ON THE CATHETER TO MEASURE CATHETER. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED BY USING ANOTHER DEVICE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONTACT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 20596672 ↗
• InjuryAug 16, 2024Loss of or Failure to Bond; Difficult to Remove; Material Separation; Loss of or Failure to Bond; Difficult to Remove; Material Separation

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT TWO MONTHS AND EIGHTEEN DAYS POST A CHRONIC CATHETER PLACEMENT, THE CUFF ON THE CATHETER ALLEGEDLY CAME OFF WHILE REMOVING THE CATHETER. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE CUFF WAS UNABLE TO BE RETRIEVED. THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE PATIENT IS UNKNOWN.

  Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient

  MAUDE report 19998154 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 13, 2024Loss of or Failure to Bond; Entrapment of Device; Difficult to Remove; Material Separation; Loss of or Failure to Bond; Entrapment of Device; Difficult to Remove; Material Separation

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A CHRONIC CATHETER PLACEMENT PROCEDURE, THE CATHETER WAS ALLEGEDLY REMOVED WHILE THE CUFF REMAINED INTACT UNDERNEATH THE TUNNELED PORTION OF THE SKIN. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE CUFF HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE CATHETER AND WAS NOTED TO BE STUCK IN THE PATIENT'S SKIN. REPORTEDLY, THE CUFF NEEDED TO BE DISSECTED OUT OF THE PATIENT. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 19969394 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 12, 2024Loss of or Failure to Bond; Material Separation; Loss of or Failure to Bond; Material Separation

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A CHRONIC CATHETER PLACEMENT PROCEDURE, THE DEVICE HAD ALLEGEDLY ISSUES WITH CUFF DETACHING. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE CATHETER WAS REMOVED, CUFF STAYED IN THE BODY. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 19959848 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 12, 2024Loss of or Failure to Bond; Material Separation; Loss of or Failure to Bond; Material Separation

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A CHRONIC CATHETER PLACEMENT PROCEDURE, THE DEVICE ALLEGEDLY HAD ISSUES WITH CUFF DETACHING. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE CATHETER WAS REMOVED, CUFF STAYED IN THE BODY. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 19959847 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 12, 2024Loss of or Failure to Bond; Material Separation; Loss of or Failure to Bond; Material Separation

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A CHRONIC CATHETER PLACEMENT PROCEDURE, THE DEVICE HAD ALLEGEDLY ISSUES WITH CUFF DETACHING. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE CATHETER WAS REMOVED, CUFF STAYED IN THE BODY. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 19959843 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 4, 2024Loss of or Failure to Bond; Material Separation; Loss of or Failure to Bond; Material Separation

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A CHRONIC CATHETER PLACEMENT PROCEDURE, THE CUFF WAS ALLEGEDLY FOUND TO BE LOOSENED UPON REMOVAL OF THE CATHETER. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE CATHETER WAS REMOVED AND THE CUFF HAD ALLEGEDLY STAYED IN THE BODY. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 19903467 ↗
• InjuryJun 17, 2024Fluid/Blood Leak; Difficult to Flush; Fracture; Material Puncture/Hole; Suction Problem; Deformation Due to Compressive Stress; Fluid/Blood Leak; Difficult to Flush; Fracture; Material Puncture/Hole; Suction Problem; Deformation Due to Compressive Stress

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT SOMETIME POST A CHRONIC CATHETER PLACEMENT, THE LINE CLAMPS APPEARED TO HAVE WEAKENED THE TUBING OVER TIME AND ALLEGEDLY CREATED A KINK IN THE LINE. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE STRENGTH OF THE TUBING WAS COMPROMISED AND A HOLE HAD ALLEGEDLY OCCURRED. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions; Unspecified Infection

  MAUDE report 19545403 ↗

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