FDA-Device2026-07-08Class IIPROCESSING DEFECT
Bard Access Systems Provena Midline Catheters recalled for deficient lidocaine ampoule manufacturing
What this means
Bard Access Systems is recalling certain Provena Midline Catheters because the lidocaine ampoules included with them were manufactured under deficient manufacturing practices. The catheters are used for short-term intravenous therapy, blood sampling, and contrast media injection. The defect affects multiple sizes and configurations across worldwide distribution.
- Check if you have a Provena Midline Catheter kit with one of the affected lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
- Do not use the lidocaine ampoules that came with recalled kits.
- Contact Bard Access Systems or your healthcare provider for instructions on obtaining a replacement or alternative.
- Report any adverse events to the FDA MedWatch program.
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
24,348
Manufactured in
605 N 5600 W, N/A, Salt Lake City, UT, United States
Products
CK000880 Provena Midline Catheter 4 Fr Dual-Lumen UDI-DI Code: 00801741188770 S4153108BDP Provena Midline Catheter 3 Fr Single-Lumen UDI-DI Code: 00801741154003 S4153108BP Provena Midline Catheter 3 Fr Single-Lumen UDI-DI Code: 00801741153990 S4153108D Provena Midline Catheter 3 Fr Single-Lumen UDI-DI Code: 00801741153952 S4153108DCP Provena Midline Catheter 3 Fr Single-Lumen UDI-DI Code: 00801741233258 S4153108DGP Provena Midline Catheter 3 Fr Single-Lumen UDI-DI Code: 00801741154027 S4254108BD Provena Midline Catheter 4 Fr Dual-Lumen UDI-DI Code: 00801741154140 S4254108BDP Provena Midline Catheter 4 Fr Dual-Lumen UDI-DI Code: 00801741154164 S4254108D Provena Midline Catheter 4 Fr Dual-Lumen UDI-DI Code: 00801741154119 S4254108DCP Provena Midline Catheter 4 Fr Dual-Lumen UDI-DI Code: 00801741233234 S4254108DGP Provena Midline Catheter 4 Fr Dual-Lumen UDI-DI Code: 00801741154188 SP4153108D Provena Midline Catheter 3 Fr Single-Lumen UDI-DI Code: 00801741185052 SP4153108DG Provena Midline Catheter 3 Fr Single-Lumen UDI-DI Code: 00801741185069 The Provena" Midline Catheters are intended for short term peripheral access for selected intravenous therapies, blood sampling, and power injection of contrast media.
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-2667-2026More Bard Access Systems, Inc. recalls
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