FDA-Device2026-07-08Class IIPROCESSING DEFECT

Bard Access Systems Power-Trialysis Slim-Cath dialysis catheters recalled for defective lidocaine ampoules

OTHERNationwide distributionMedical devices

What this means

Bard Access Systems is recalling certain Power-Trialysis Slim-Cath short-term dialysis catheters because the lidocaine ampoules included with them were manufactured under deficient practices. The affected catheters are used to provide temporary vascular access for dialysis and related treatments.

  • Check if your facility received any affected lot numbers: REKY2412, REKY1364, RELN0881, REKY1381, or REJZ0927.
  • Contact Bard Access Systems or your medical supplier for instructions on return or replacement.
  • Do not use catheters with affected lidocaine ampoules until you receive guidance from Bard or your supplier.
The agency's original wording
Hazard

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

Intended for
Adults
Illnesses reported
None reported
Sold states
Worldwide U.S. Nationwide distribution including in the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, and WY. The country of Belgium.
Affected count
915
Manufactured in
605 N 5600 W, N/A, Salt Lake City, UT, United States
Products
5855240 Power-Trialysis Slim-Cath Straight Short-Term Dialysis Catheter 12 Fr Triple-Lumen UDI-DI Code: 00801741107177 5855300 Power-Trialysis Slim-Cath Straight Short-Term Dialysis Catheter 12 Fr Triple-Lumen UDI-DI Code: 00801741107184 5865120 Power-Trialysis Slim-Cath Precurved Extension Short-Term Dialysis Catheter 12 Fr Triple-Lumen UDI-DI Code: 00801741107191 5865200 Power-Trialysis Slim-Cath Precurved Extension Short-Term Dialysis Catheter 12 Fr Triple-Lumen UDI_DI Code: 00801741107214 5865240 Power-Trialysis Slim-Cath Precurved Extension Short-Term Dialysis Catheter 12 Fr Triple-Lumen UDI-DI Code: 00801741107221 The Power-Trialysis Slim-Cath Short-Term Dialysis Catheter, with a third internal lumen for intravenous therapy, power injection of contrast media, and central venous pressure monitoring, is indicated for use in attaining short-term (less than 30 days) vascular access for hemodialysis, hemoperfusion, and apheresis treatments. The catheter is intended to be inserted in the jugular, femoral, or subclavian vein as required. The maximum recommended infusion rate is 5 mL/sec for power injection of contrast media.

Official notice

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-2661-2026

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