# FDA recall Z-2369-2019

> **Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc** · Class II · device recall initiated 2019-05-31.

## Product

EQUISTREAM LONG-TERM HEMODIALYSIS CATHETER, REF/Product code:5905240, 14.5 Fr. Alphacurve Catheter with Standard Kit, 24cm length,  BARD, UDI#  00801741013805

## Reason for recall

The action is being initiated due to complaints received concerning  the molded tip of the tunneler breaking or is damaged during the placement procedure of the catheter.

## Distribution

US: 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, VI, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY    OUS: Australia, Canada,

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-2369-2019
- **Recalling firm:** Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2019-05-31
- **Report date:** 2019-09-04
- **Termination date:** 2022-05-17

- **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-2369-2019

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-2369-2019. Retrieved 2026-06-02 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-2369-2019. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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