Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Safe-T-Centesis 6 Fr Catheter Drainage Tray Recalled by Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc Due to Acute drainage catheters, indicated for use in removing...

Date: November 6, 2025
Company: Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc
Status: Ongoing
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc directly.

Affected Products

Safe-T-Centesis 6 Fr Catheter Drainage Tray, REF: PIG1260T,

Quantity: 1240

Why Was This Recalled?

Acute drainage catheters, indicated for use in removing fluid during acute drainage/aspiration procedure, manufactured with safety indicators that erroneously show catheter in sharp position when catheter is in blunt position, which may lead users to believe device is not yet in pleural or peritoneal space when it is, may cause discomfort, delay to treatment, injury to internal organs or vessels.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc

Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc has 136 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report