Recall Z-1300-2014— Bard Access Systems

Class II · Terminated

Class II FDA medical device recall by Bard Access Systems, initiated 2014-02-27, terminated 2014-09-05. FDA's recall record names no specific 510(k) clearance for this event. Product: PowerPort Slim Implantable Port, indicated for patient therapies requiring repeated access to the vascular system. Product Codes: 1716000, 1716070. Reason: Labeling discrepancy.The label states that the implantable port contains silicone suture plugs, however approximately 23% of the units contained in the affected lots have a PowerPort Slim titanium implantable port without silicone suture plugs..

Recalling firm
Bard Access Systems
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2014-02-27
Terminated
2014-09-05
Firm location
Salt Lake City, UT, United States

Product description

PowerPort Slim Implantable Port, indicated for patient therapies requiring repeated access to the vascular system. Product Codes: 1716000, 1716070

Reason for recall

Labeling discrepancy.The label states that the implantable port contains silicone suture plugs, however approximately 23% of the units contained in the affected lots have a PowerPort Slim titanium implantable port without silicone suture plugs.

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