PowerPICCRecalls & reported problems across all models

We found 118 models of PowerPICC by Bard Access Systems, Inc. in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 401 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Feb 3, 2016 and Sep 23, 2026 — classified as 1 death, 38 injuries, 361 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fluid/Blood Leak” (125 reports).

3 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

PowerPICC 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. 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-2666-2026 · Root cause: Nonconforming Material/Component · names 8 of these models · Recall details · FDA record ↗

2. Mar 11, 2025Open, Classified

   Catheters indicated for short-or-long term access to the central venous system have tubing that exceeded melt flow index specification (higher), which could lead to increased material fatigue leaks, which could lead to infiltration, extravasation, discomfort, phlebitis, bleeding, air embolism, foreign body embolism, infection and interruption to therapy.

   Z-1507-2025 · Root cause: Process control · names 47 of these models · Recall details · FDA record ↗

3. May 19, 2021Terminated

   Catheter convenience kits contain the incorrect guidewire. Kits were labeled with 70cm guidewires, but contained a 50cm guidewire.

   Z-1994-2021 · Root cause: Process control · Recall details · FDA record ↗

Most reported PowerPICC problems

PowerPICC models

118 models, 100 per page, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.

• PowerPICC 1174108D4

  Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days
  2 recalls70 reports
• PowerPICC 1174108D5

  Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days
  2 recalls53 reports
• PowerPICC 1174108D3

  Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days
  2 recalls24 reports
• PowerPICC CK000631B

  Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days
  2 recalls14 reports
• PowerPICC CK000613

  Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days
  2 recalls5 reports
• PowerPICC CK000775A

  Catheter, intravascular, therapeutic, long-term greater than 30 days
  1 recall14 reports
• PowerPICC 1174108D2

  Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days
  1 recall13 reports
• PowerPICC CK000632B

  Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days
  1 recall7 reports
• PowerPICC 1174108D1

  Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days
  1 recall7 reports
• PowerPICC CK000986

  Catheter, intravascular, therapeutic, long-term greater than 30 days
  1 recall7 reports
• PowerPICC CK000819

  Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days
  1 recall5 reports
• PowerPICC CK000897

  Catheter, intravascular, therapeutic, long-term greater than 30 days
  1 recall5 reports
• PowerPICC CK000677

  Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days
  1 recall4 reports
• PowerPICC CK000411

  Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days
  1 recall3 reports
• PowerPICC CK000513A

  Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days
  1 recall3 reports
• PowerPICC CK000870A

  Catheter, intravascular, therapeutic, long-term greater than 30 days
  1 recall3 reports
• PowerPICC CK000060

  Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days
  1 recall2 reports
• PowerPICC CK000293

  Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days
  1 recall2 reports
• PowerPICC CK000739

  Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days
  1 recall2 reports
• PowerPICC CK000757

  Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days
  1 recall2 reports
• PowerPICC CK000881

  Catheter, intravascular, therapeutic, long-term greater than 30 days
  1 recall2 reports
• PowerPICC CK000991

  Catheter, intravascular, therapeutic, long-term greater than 30 days
  1 recall2 reports
• PowerPICC CK000196

  Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days
  1 recall1 report
• PowerPICC CK000335A

  Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days
  1 recall1 report
• PowerPICC CK000549

  Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days
  1 recall1 report
• PowerPICC CK000796

  Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days
  1 recall1 report
• PowerPICC CK000285C

  Catheter, intravascular, therapeutic, long-term greater than 30 days
  1 recall1 report
• PowerPICC CK000315A

  Catheter, intravascular, therapeutic, long-term greater than 30 days
  1 recall1 report
• PowerPICC CK000443C

  Catheter, intravascular, therapeutic, long-term greater than 30 days
  1 recall1 report
• PowerPICC CK000483

  Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days
  1 recall0 reports
• PowerPICC CK000445

  Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days
  1 recall0 reports
• PowerPICC CK000540

  Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days
  1 recall0 reports
• PowerPICC CK000545

  Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days
  1 recall0 reports
• PowerPICC CK000567

  Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days
  1 recall0 reports
• PowerPICC CK000617

  Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days
  1 recall0 reports
• PowerPICC CK000340B

  Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days
  1 recall0 reports
• PowerPICC CK000736

  Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days
  1 recall0 reports
• PowerPICC CK000839

  Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days
  1 recall0 reports
• PowerPICC CK000844

  Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days
  1 recall0 reports
• PowerPICC CK000874

  Catheter, intravascular, therapeutic, long-term greater than 30 days
  1 recall0 reports
• PowerPICC CK000903

  Catheter, intravascular, therapeutic, long-term greater than 30 days
  1 recall0 reports
• PowerPICC CK000934

  Catheter, intravascular, therapeutic, long-term greater than 30 days
  1 recall0 reports
• PowerPICC CK000784

  Catheter, intravascular, therapeutic, long-term greater than 30 days
  1 recall0 reports
• PowerPICC CK000955

  Catheter, intravascular, therapeutic, long-term greater than 30 days
  1 recall0 reports
• PowerPICC CK000959

  Catheter, intravascular, therapeutic, long-term greater than 30 days
  1 recall0 reports
• PowerPICC CK000966A

  Catheter, intravascular, therapeutic, long-term greater than 30 days
  1 recall0 reports
• PowerPICC CK001021

  Catheter, intravascular, therapeutic, long-term greater than 30 days
  1 recall0 reports
• PowerPICC CK001018

  Catheter, intravascular, therapeutic, long-term greater than 30 days
  1 recall0 reports
• PowerPICC CK000953A

  Catheter, intravascular, therapeutic, long-term greater than 30 days
  1 recall0 reports
• PowerPICC CK001042

  Catheter, intravascular, therapeutic, long-term greater than 30 days
  1 recall0 reports
• PowerPICC CK000854B

  Catheter, intravascular, therapeutic, long-term greater than 30 days
  1 recall0 reports
• PowerPICC CK000820

  Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days
  9 reports
• PowerPICC 1174108D6

  Catheter, intravascular, therapeutic, long-term greater than 30 days
  7 reports
• PowerPICC CK000821

  Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days
  6 reports
• PowerPICC CK000822

  Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days
  6 reports
• PowerPICC CK000775

  Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days
  5 reports
• PowerPICC CK000776A

  Catheter, intravascular, therapeutic, long-term greater than 30 days
  5 reports
• PowerPICC CK000537

  Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days
  4 reports
• PowerPICC CK000670

  Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days
  4 reports
• PowerPICC CK000550A

  Catheter, intravascular, therapeutic, long-term greater than 30 days
  4 reports
• PowerPICC CK0000101

  Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days
  3 reports
• PowerPICC CK000171

  Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days
  1 death3 reports
• PowerPICC CK000509

  Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days
  3 reports
• PowerPICC CK000187B

  Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days
  3 reports
• PowerPICC CK000653

  Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days
  3 reports
• PowerPICC CK000668

  Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days
  3 reports
• PowerPICC CK000740

  Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days
  3 reports
• PowerPICC CK000633B

  Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days
  3 reports
• PowerPICC CK000057

  Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days
  2 reports
• PowerPICC CK000170A

  Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days
  2 reports
• PowerPICC CK000209

  Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days
  2 reports
• PowerPICC CK000403

  Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days
  2 reports
• PowerPICC CK000413

  Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days
  2 reports
• PowerPICC CK000424

  Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days
  2 reports
• PowerPICC CK000188C

  Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days
  2 reports
• PowerPICC CK000539

  Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days
  2 reports
• PowerPICC CK000211D

  Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days
  2 reports
• PowerPICC CK000606

  Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days
  2 reports
• PowerPICC CK000678

  Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days
  2 reports
• PowerPICC CK000718

  Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days
  2 reports
• PowerPICC CK000754

  Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days
  2 reports
• PowerPICC CK000776

  Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days
  2 reports
• PowerPICC CK000852

  Catheter, intravascular, therapeutic, long-term greater than 30 days
  2 reports
• PowerPICC CK000854

  Catheter, intravascular, therapeutic, long-term greater than 30 days
  2 reports
• PowerPICC CK000875

  Catheter, intravascular, therapeutic, long-term greater than 30 days
  2 reports
• PowerPICC CK000887

  Catheter, intravascular, therapeutic, long-term greater than 30 days
  2 reports
• PowerPICC CK000928

  Catheter, intravascular, therapeutic, long-term greater than 30 days
  2 reports
• PowerPICC CK000228B

  Catheter, intravascular, therapeutic, long-term greater than 30 days
  2 reports
• PowerPICC CK000960

  Catheter, intravascular, therapeutic, long-term greater than 30 days
  2 reports
• PowerPICC CK0000102

  Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days
  1 report
• PowerPICC CK0000103

  Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days
  1 report
• PowerPICC CK000130

  Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days
  1 report
• PowerPICC CK000229A

  Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days
  1 report
• PowerPICC CK000242

  Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days
  1 report
• PowerPICC CK000327

  Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days
  1 report
• PowerPICC CK000484

  Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days
  1 report
• PowerPICC CK000417A

  Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days
  1 report
• PowerPICC CK000508

  Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days
  1 report
• PowerPICC CK000374

  Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days
  1 report
• PowerPICC CK000443

  Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days
  1 report

Recent PowerPICC adverse event reports

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

• MalfunctionSep 23, 2026Activation Problem

  It was reported SecureLoc Introducer Needle safety did not engage and green safety portion completely came off exposing the needle. No further information was provided.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50870553 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 15, 2026Contamination /Decontamination Problem

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50776464 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 10, 2026Restricted Flow rate

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50717385 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 27, 2026Difficult or Delayed Separation

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50021755 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 9, 2026Material Deformation

  IT WAS REPORTED VIA MEDWATCH REPORT THAT UNABLE TO FULLY ADVANCE INTRODUCER DURING PROCEDURE (PICC INSERTION). RETRACTED INTRODUCER TO FURTHER ASSESS EQUIPMENT. OUTER INTRODUCER HAS SLIT ON END SLIGHTLY PETALING OUTWARD. NO HARM TO PATIENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25762254 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 7, 2026Fluid/Blood Leak

  IT WAS REPORTED BY THE CUSTOMER THAT A PATIENT CAME IN WITH PRESENT ON ADMISSION PICC. INSERTED ON (B)(6) 2026 ORIGINALLY. VASCULAR ACCESS TEAM CALLED STATING PICC WAS LEAKING, EVALUATED AND CRACK ON SIDE OF LINE/HUB BY WINGS NOTED. PATIENT HAD LINE D/CD. NO PATIENT IMPACT OF DELAY IN CARE. TREATMENT WAS COMPLETED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25111270 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 22, 2026Fluid/Blood Leak

  IT WAS REPORTED BY CUSTOMER THAT CRACKED EXTENSION LEG. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24953565 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 14, 2026Difficult or Delayed Separation

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT A DILATOR CAME APART IN CCF'S 4FR SINGLE LUMEN PICC KIT. NO HARM TO THE PATIENT OR CLINICIAN WAS REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24873088 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 6, 2026Fluid/Blood Leak

  IT WAS REPORTED VIA MEDSUN THAT A SINGLE-LUMEN PICC LINE IN AN OUTPATIENT TODAY THAT RUPTURED AT THE 8 CM MARK DURING A CT SCAN WITH CONTRAST. IT INFILTRATED 2 SCANS WORTH OF CONTRAST INTO THE PATIENT'S ARM. THE LINE WAS PLACED BY THE PICC TEAM. THE PATIENT ARRIVED IN THE CT DEPARTMENT FOR A CT SCAN WITH AND WITHOUT CONTRAST. THE PATIENT PRESENTED WITH A POWER PICC THAT HAD BEEN IN PLACE FOR ABOUT TWO MONTHS. I FLUSHED THE PICC WITHOUT DIFFICULTY, CONNECTED THE CONTRAST INJECTOR, AND ADMINISTERED THE CONTRAST BOLUS. AFTER COMPLETING THE DIAGNOSTIC SCAN, I OBSERVED THAT NO CONTRAST WAS VISIBLE IN THE PATIENT¿S VESSELS OR HEART ON IMAGING. A BEDSIDE ASSESSMENT SHOWED THE PICC APPEARED EXTERNALLY INTACT, WITH NO VISIBLE CONTRAST LEAKAGE ON THE TABLE OR FLOOR. I OBTAINED AN AP CHEST SCOUT IMAGE, WHICH CLEARLY DEMONSTRATED THAT THE CONTRAST BOLUS HAD EXTRAVASATED INTO THE PATIENT¿S ARM, CONFIRMING PICC FAILURE. I NOTIFIED NURSING AND RADIOLOGY. ICE AND ELEVATION WERE APPLIED, AND THE PATIENT WAS INSTRUCTED ON SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF CONTRAST EXTRAVASATION. DR. ASSESSED THE PATIENT AND RECOMMENDED REMOVING THE PICC TO ENSURE THE ENTIRE CATHETER WAS INTACT. RN CONTACTED THE PROVIDER AND OBT

  Patient problems: Extravasation

  MAUDE report 24790012 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 31, 2026Product Quality Problem; Material Deformation

  IT WAS REPORTED VIA MEDSUN THAT THE PICC WAS SECURED WITH SECURACATH. DURING REMOVAL, IT WAS NOTED THE PICC WAS "IMPRESSIVELY DEFORMED WHERE THE WITHIN THE SECURACATH COMPRESSION AREA.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24744020 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 4, 2026Fluid/Blood Leak

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THEY HAVE LEAKAGE/CRACK BELOW THE COLLAR OF THE PICC. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED. IT WAS REPORTED THIS OCCURRED WITH TWO DEVICES. THIS REPORT ADDRESSES BOTH DEVICES.

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24512033 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 25, 2026Fluid/Blood Leak

  IT WAS REPORTED VIA MEDSUN THAT PATIENT SENT TO ED BY INFUSION CENTER FOR LEAKING PICC. ED EVALUATED AND FOUND PART OF LINE PULLED OUT WITH SMALL TEAR AT SKIN SITE. PICC LINE REMOVED AND A NEW PICC REPLACED ON OPPOSITE ARM. UNCLEAR IF TEAR PRE-EXISTING OR WHEN PULLED OUT PRIOR TO PATIENT ARRIVAL AT INFUSION CENTER. BASED ON WHAT IS KNOWN, NO HARM TO THE PATIENT FROM PICC WITH TEAR AT ENTRY SITE. DAMAGED PICC WAS INSERTED PRIOR TO THIS VISIT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24442667 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 19, 2026Product Quality Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED BY CUSTOMER THAT WHEN THEY WERE PLACING A PICC THE AMPULE FOR LIDOCAINE INJECTION SHATTERED WHEN THE NURSING WAS SNAPPING THE TOP.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24389335 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 18, 2026Activation Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THE GREEN NEEDLE INSIDE OF THEIR KIT THIS PAST WEEK HAD A FAULTY SAFETY DEVICE. THE GREEN TIP SLID RIGHT OFF OF THE NEEDLE AND DID NOT STOP AT THE TIP. NO ONE WAS INJURED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24378845 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 18, 2026Activation Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THE GREEN NEEDLE INSIDE OF THEIR KIT THIS PAST WEEK HAD A FAULTY SAFETY DEVICE. THE GREEN TIP SLID RIGHT OFF OF THE NEEDLE AND DID NOT STOP AT THE TIP. NO ONE WAS INJURED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24378826 ↗

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• PowerPort M.R.I., ChronoFlex22 models · 1,642 reports · 1 recall
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