Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

MICROSHEATH¿ - 0.066 (1.7mm) proximal Recalled by Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc Due to Bard Peripheral Vascular (BPV) is initiating this recall...

Date: January 23, 2013
Company: Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc
Status: Terminated
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

MICROSHEATH¿ - 0.066 (1.7mm) proximal, 0.064 (1.6mm); WL 123cm, RGC 8F Guide; minimum ID: 0.086"/ (2.2mm);distal, straight non-tapered tip; PK1018-03A; Bard Peripheral Vascular; Manuf: Flow Cardia, Inc., a Subsidiary of C.R. Bard, Inc. 745 North Pastoria Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94085. The MicroSheath and Usher Support Catheters are single lumen catheters intended to create a pathway for other devices in the peripheral vasculature. MicroSheath¿ is a single lumen catheter that has a 123cm working length and a straight tip shape

Quantity: 17

Why Was This Recalled?

Bard Peripheral Vascular (BPV) is initiating this recall because a combination of Bard¿ UltraClip¿ Dual Trigger Tissue Marker's and support catheters (Microsheath and Usher) were inadvertently distributed to customers without completing the sterilization process (non sterile).

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