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Bard Peripheral Vascular Recalls CV Catheter Due to Sterility Risk

Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc. recalled 14,935 units of the Broviac 4.2 Fr Single-Lumen CV Catheter Tray on December 12, 2025. Damage to the outer tray may compromise the sterile barrier, posing a high hazard. Healthcare providers and patients should stop using the device immediately.

Quick Facts at a Glance

Recall Date
December 12, 2025
Hazard Level
HIGH
Brand
Bard Peripheral Vascular
Category
Health & Personal Care
Sold At
Multiple Retailers
Geographic Scope
1 states
At-Risk Groups
GENERAL

Hazard Information

Due to damage to outer tray that can potentially compromise the sterile barrier

What You Should Do

Patients and healthcare providers should stop using this device immediately. Follow the recall instructions provided by the manufacturer. Contact Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc or your healthcare provider for instructions. Notification method: Letter

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Product Details

The recalled product is the Broviac 4.2 Fr Single-Lumen CV Catheter Cutdown Tray with SureCuff Tissue Ingrowth Cuff, Catalog Number 60060. These units were distributed worldwide, including nationwide in the U.S. and in countries like Canada, Australia, and Japan.

The Hazard

Damage to the outer tray can compromise the sterile barrier, increasing the risk of infections in patients. This issue poses a significant safety risk, classified as Class II.

Reported Incidents

To date, there have been no reported injuries or deaths associated with this recall. The risk of infection from compromised sterility is a concern.

What to Do

Stop using the recalled product immediately. Contact Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc. or your healthcare provider for further instructions and return options.

Contact Information

For more information, call Bard Peripheral Vascular at 1-800-XYZ-XXXX or visit their website at www.bardpv.com.

Key Facts

  • Recall date: December 12, 2025
  • Quantity recalled: 14,935 units
  • Affected states include CA, TX, NY, FL and more
  • Risk level classified as high
  • Stop using the product immediately

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Safety Assessment

Risk LevelHIGH
Severity Score
8/ 10
Affected Groups
GENERAL
Injury Types
OTHER

Product Classification

Product TypeCentrally Venous Catheter
Sold At
Multiple Retailers

Product Details

Model Numbers
Product Name: Broviac 4.2 Fr Single-Lumen CV Catheter Cutdown Tray with SureCuff Tissue Ingrowth Cuff Product Catalog Number: 600060 UDI code: (01)00801741051692(17)300728(10)HUKV0547 Lot Number: HUKV0547 Product Name: Broviac 6.6 Fr Single-Lumen CV Catheter Cutdown Tray with SureCuff Tissue Ingrowth Cuff Product Catalog Number: 600100 UDI code: (01)00801741051708(17)300628(10)HUKU0307 (01)00801741051708(17)300828(10)HUKW1312 Lot Number: HUKU0307 HUKW1312 Product Name: Broviac 6.6 Fr Single-Lumen CV Catheter Cutdown Tray (Short External Length) with SureCuff Tissue Ingrowth Cuff Product Catalog Number: 600120 UDI code: (01)00801741051715(17)300628(10)HUKU0274 Lot Number: HUKU0274 Product Name: Hickman 7 Fr Dual-Lumen CV Catheter
Cutdown Tray with SureCuff Tissue Ingrowth Cuff Product Catalog Number: 600310 UDI code: (01)00801741051739(17)300428(10)HUKS0783 (01)00801741051739(17)300628(10)HUKU0250 (01)00801741051739(17)300628(10)HUKU0310 Lot Number: HUKS0783 HUKU0250 HUKU0310 Product Name: Hickman 12 Fr Dual-Lumen CV Catheter
Cutdown Tray with SureCuff Tissue Ingrowth Cuff Product Catalog Number: 600350 UDI code: (01)00801741051777(17)300428(10)HUKR1359 (01)00801741051777(17)300428(10)HUKS0811 (01)00801741051777(17)300628(10)HUKU0316 Lot Number: HUKR1359 HUKS0811 HUKU0316 Product Name:Broviac 4.2 Fr Single-Lumen CV Catheter Peel-Apart Introducer Kit with SureCuff Tissue Ingrowth Cuff Product Catalog Number: 600520 UDI code: (01)00801741051807(17)270528(10)HUKS1468 (01)00801741051807(17)270528(10)HUKU0246 (01)00801741051807(17)270528(10)HUKU0278 (01)00801741051807(17)270528(10)HUKU0289 (01)00801741051807(17)270528(10)HUKU0305 (01)00801741051807(17)270528(10)HUKU0327 (01)00801741051807(17)270528(10)HUKU0338 (01)00801741051807(17)270528(10)HUKU0353 (01)00801741051807(17)270528(10)HUKW0164 (01)00801741051807(17)280328(10)HUKW1278 (01)00801741051807(17)280328(10)HUKW1285 Lot Number: HUKS1468 HUKU0246 HUKU0278 HUKU0289 HUKU0305 HUKU0327 HUKU0338 HUKU0353 HUKW0164 HUKW1278 HUKW1285 Product Name:Broviac 6.6 Fr Single-Lumen CV Catheter Peel-Apart Introducer Kit with SureCuff Tissue Ingrowth Cuff Product Catalog Number: 600540 UDI code: (01)00801741051821(17)290428(10)HUKR0064 (01)00801741051821(17)290628(10)HUKR0065 (01)00801741051821(17)290628(10)HUKR0067 (01)00801741051821(17)300128(10)HUKU0252 (01)00801741051821(17)300128(10)HUKU0270 (01)00801741051821(17)300128(10)HUKU0279 (01)00801741051821(17)300128(10)HUKU0308 (01)00801741051821(17)300128(10)HUKU0334 (01)00801741051821(17)300328(10)HUKV0359 (01)00801741051821(17)300328(10)HUKV0550 (01)00801741051821(17)300328(10)HUKV0560 (01)00801741051821(17)300328(10)HUKW0156 (01)00801741051821(17)300328(10)HUKW0159 Lot Number: HUKR0064 HUKR0065 HUKR0067 HUKU0252 HUKU0270 HUKU0279 HUKU0308 HUKU0334 HUKV0359 HUKV0550 HUKV0560 HUKW0156 HUKW0159 Product Name:Hickman 9.6 Fr Single-Lumen CV Catheter
Peel-Apart Introducer Kit with SureCuff Tissue Ingrowth Cuff Product Catalog Number: 600560 UDI code: (01)00801741051845(17)290828(10)HUKS0776 (01)00801741051845(17)290828(10)HUKS0816 (01)00801741051845(17)290928(10)HUKS1220 (01)00801741051845(17)290928(10)HUKU0302 (01)00801741051845(17)290928(10)HUKU0311 (01)00801741051845(17)300128(10)HUKU0345 (01)00801741051845(17)300128(10)HUKU0350 (01)00801741051845(17)300128(10)HUKV0376 (01)00801741051845(17)300128(10)HUKV0555 Lot Number: HUKS0776 HUKS0816 HUKS1220 HUKU0302 HUKU0311 HUKU0345 HUKU0350 HUKV0376 HUKV0555 Product Name:Hickman 7 Fr Dual-Lumen CV Catheter
Peel-Apart Introducer Kit with SureCuff Tissue Ingrowth Cuff Product Catalog Number: 600570 UDI code: (01)00801741051869(17)290628(10)HUKR1342 (01)00801741051869(17)290628(10)HUKR1344 (01)00801741051869(17)300128(10)HUKR1346 (01)00801741051869(17)290628(10)HUKR1347 (01)00801741051869(17)300128(10)HUKR1348 (01)00801741051869(17)300128(10)HUKR1356 (01)00801741051869(17)290628(10)HUKR1363 (01)00801741051869(17)290628(10)HUKR1367 (01)00801741051869(17)300128(10)HUKR1368 (01)00801741051869(17)300128(10)HUKS0774 (01)00801741051869(17)300128(10)HUKU0238 (01)00801741051869(17)300128(10)HUKU0242 (01)00801741051869(17)300128(10)HUKU0247 (01)00801741051869(17)300128(10)HUKU0253 (01)00801741051869(17)300128(10)HUKU0254 (01)00801741051869(17)300128(10)HUKU0266 (01)00801741051869(17)300128(10)HUKU0280 (01)00801741051869(17)300128(10)HUKU0283 (01)00801741051869(17)300128(10)HUKU0284 (01)00801741051869(17)300128(10)HUKU0290 (01)00801741051869(17)300128(10)HUKU0293 (01)00801741051869(17)300128(10)HUKU0294 (01)00801741051869(17)300128(10)HUKU0298 (01)00801741051869(17)300128(10)HUKU0312 (01)00801741051869(17)300128(10)HUKU0339 (01)00801741051869(17)300328(10)HUKU0340 (01)00801741051869(17)300128(10)HUKU0344 (01)00801741051869(17)300128(10)HUKU0354 (01)00801741051869(17)300328(10)HUKV0549 (01)00801741051869(17)300328(10)HUKV0569 (01)00801741051869(17)300328(10)HUKV0576 (01)00801741051869(17)300328(10)HUKV0581 (01)00801741051869(17)300328(10)HUKW0148 Lot Number: HUKR1342 HUKR1344 HUKR1346 HUKR1347 HUKR1348 HUKR1356 HUKR1363 HUKR1367 HUKR1368 HUKS0774 HUKU0238 HUKU0242 HUKU0247 HUKU0253 HUKU0254 HUKU0266 HUKU0280 HUKU0283 HUKU0284 HUKU0290 HUKU0293 HUKU0294 HUKU0298 HUKU0312 HUKU0339 HUKU0340 HUKU0344 HUKU0354 HUKV0549 HUKV0569 HUKV0576 HUKV0581 HUKW0148 Product Name:Hickman 12 Fr Dual-Lumen CV Catheter
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Affected States
ALL
Report Date
February 25, 2026
Recall Status
ACTIVE

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