# FDA recall Z-1964-2020

> **Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc** · Class II · device recall initiated 2020-01-15.

## Product

BARD Access Systems PowerPort ClearVUE Slim Implantable Port With Smooth Septum and Attachable 6 F Polyurethane Open-Ended Single-Lumen Venous Catheter, Product #5676300 - Product Usage: All materials are biocompatible, can be used with virtually all injectable solutions intended for medicinal use, including the power injection of contrast media.

## Reason for recall

The catheter locks for the lot may contain an 8Fr catheter lock instead of a 6Fr catheter lock per device labeling.

## Distribution

US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AZ, CA, MA, MD, NJ, NY, and TX.  There was no foreign/government/military distribution.

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-1964-2020
- **Recalling firm:** Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Ongoing
- **Initiation date:** 2020-01-15
- **Report date:** 2020-05-20

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Tempe, AZ, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1964-2020

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-1964-2020. Retrieved 2026-05-27 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-1964-2020. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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