Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Bard Access Systems, Inc. CK000727 PowerMidline Catheter 4 Fr Single-Lumen UDI-DI Code recall: Due to lidocaine ampoules being manufactured under deficient manufacturing

Recall published 4 months ago

Due to lidocaine ampoules being manufactured under deficient manufacturing practices by manufacturer, lidocaine ampoules are currently being recalled by supplier.

The hazard: Device safety concern

A device recall was filed for this product. For anything implanted or relied on daily, the clinician comes before the paperwork.

What the notice says: Due to lidocaine ampoules being manufactured under deficient manufacturing practices by manufacturer, lidocaine ampoules are currently being recalled by supplier.

Why it matters: The FDA recorded an enforcement action against this device. Most device recalls are corrections rather than removals, so the device often stays in use while the manufacturer issues a fix.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-2662-2026
Published
July 8, 2026
Risk level
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Bard Access Systems, Inc.
Product type
Medical devices
Units affected
16,887
Distribution
Nationwide
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
CK000727 PowerMidline Catheter 4 Fr Single-Lumen UDI-DI Code: 00801741138478 Lot Numbers: REKP2822 REKW2840 REKX3882 CK000729 PowerMidline Catheter 4 Fr Single-Lumen UDI-DI Code: 00801741138713 Lot Number: REKW2434 P4153108D PowerMidline Catheter 3 Fr Single-lumen UDI-DI Code: 00801741108747 Lot Number: REKW0907 P4154108 PowerMidline Catheter 4 Fr Single-Lumen UDI-DI Code: 00801741108754 Lot Numbers: REKW2479 REKX3439 P4154108D PowerMidline Catheter 4 Fr Single-Lumen UDI-DI Code: 00801741108761 Lot Numbers: REKP0895 REKX0665 REKX2216 REKY1281
UPC codes
00801741138478, 00801741138713, 00801741108747, 00801741108754, 00801741108761

Products covered by this recall

CK000727 PowerMidline Catheter 4 Fr Single-Lumen UDI-DI Code: 00801741138478 CK000729 PowerMidline Catheter 4 Fr Single-Lumen UDI-DI Code: 00801741138713 P4153108D PowerMidline Catheter 3 Fr Single-lumen UDI-DI Code: 00801741108747 P4154108 PowerMidline Catheter 4 Fr Single-Lumen UDI-DI Code: 00801741108754 P4154108D PowerMidline Catheter 4 Fr Single-Lumen UDI-DI Code: 00801741108761 The PowerMidline" Catheter is intended for short term peripheral access for selected intravenous therapies, blood sampling, and power injection of contrast media.

Check your product

The notice names 6 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 00801741138478
  • 00801741138713
  • 00801741108747
  • 00801741108754
  • 00801741108761

Lot or batch code

Usually ink-stamped near the seam, the cap or the bottom of the pack.

  • 887

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Device enforcement notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Device

Bard Access Systems, Inc. — A device recall was filed for this product. For anything implanted or relied on daily, the clinician comes before the paperwork.

  1. Match the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers on your device against the identifiers on this page.
  2. If you are a facility, quarantine affected stock and log the correction.
  3. Report device problems to the FDA through MedWatch.
  4. If the device is implanted or you depend on it daily, speak to your clinician before changing how you use it.

Claiming on a recalled device

Device recalls are tracked by serial and lot number, so your claim moves faster if you lead with those.

  • Have the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers ready before you call — they are on the device label or its box.
  • Ask explicitly whether your unit is in the affected range; many recalls cover only part of a model line.
  • If you need the device daily, ask what interim arrangement they offer while the remedy is carried out.
  • Log the date, the name and the reference number of every call. Device recalls can run for months.

Company contact: Bard Access Systems, Inc. — 605 N 5600 W, Salt Lake City, UT, 84116-3738

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Bard Access Systems, Inc. medical devices recalled?

Due to lidocaine ampoules being manufactured under deficient manufacturing practices by manufacturer, lidocaine ampoules are currently being recalled by supplier. Due to lidocaine ampoules being manufactured under deficient manufacturing practices by manufacturer, lidocaine ampoules are currently being recalled by supplier.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 00801741138478, 00801741138713, 00801741108747; lot code 887. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Match the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers on your device against the identifiers on this page.

Can I get my money back?

Have the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers ready before you call — they are on the device label or its box.

Where was the recalled product sold?

It was distributed nationwide.

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