FDA Device recall Z-1579-2020
PowerFlow Implatable Apheresis IV Port with attachable 9.6 F ChronoFl x Open-Ended Single-Lumen Venous Catheter, Ref A710962, UDI:(01)00801…
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2020-04-01
On 2020-04-01 the FDA classified a Class II recall of PowerFlow Implatable Apheresis IV Port with attachable 9.6 F ChronoFl x Open-Ended Single-Lumen Venous Catheter, Ref A710962, UDI:(01)00801… by Bard Peripheral Vascular, citing firm has identified that the product may be at risk of incorrectly containing a tunneler with a barb tip meant to attach to a 6Fr catheter instead of the correct barb tip for a 9.….
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-1579-2020 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2019-10-01 |
| Published | 2020-04-01 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:55 UTC |
| Company | Bard Peripheral Vascular |
| Distribution | US |
Product
PowerFlow Implatable Apheresis IV Port with attachable 9.6 F ChronoFl x Open-Ended Single-Lumen Venous Catheter, Ref A710962, UDI:(01)00801741129438 Product Usage: Bard implantable ports are indicated for patient therapies requiring repeated access to the vascular system. The port system can be used for infusion of medications, I.V. fluids, parenteral nutrition solutions, blood products, and for the withdrawal of blood samples.
Reason
Firm has identified that the product may be at risk of incorrectly containing a tunneler with a barb tip meant to attach to a 6Fr catheter instead of the correct barb tip for a 9.6Fr catheter. This can result in a prolongation of operation.
Identifiers
| code_info | Lot # RECR1499 |
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:55 UTC. Current status: terminated.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1579-2020%22
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