Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 36495 |
| Brand Name: | Hickman Catheter - Catheterization kit, central venous |
| Model: | Hickman 7 Fr Dual-Lumen CV Catheter, Peel-Apart Introducer Kit with SureCuf |
| Affected: | Lot number - HUKR1348 |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Becton Dickinson Ltd Unit 4 / 110 Mays Road Onehunga Auckland 1061 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 572 468 |
| Manufacturer: | Bard Access Systems |
| Issue: | The manufacturer has identified via internal inspections that the packaging of some Hickman Catheter kits may have damage present on the outer tray, potentially compromising the sterile barrier. This product features a double-tray packaging structure (outer tray and inner tray). The inner tray, which contains the catheter and accessories, is sealed inside the outer tray along with the instructions for use. For those damaged units, the sterility of the outer surface of the inner tray and the instructions for use may be compromised. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be destroyed |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 21/1/2026 |
