MDL 3081 (D. Ariz., Judge David G. Campbell) CMO No. 41 adjusted the bellwether trial schedule after the parties filed 52 Rule 702/56 motions: Cook (23-cv-01975) Apr 21-May 8, 2026; Miller (24-cv-00621) Jul 7-24, 2026; Lattanzio (24-cv-00680) Aug 18-Sep 4, 2026; Divelbliss (23-cv-01627) Oct 13-30, 2026; Hicks (23-cv-01703) Dec 1-18, 2026; Sorensen (23-cv-02557) Feb 2-19, 2027.

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2. Sep 30, 2026

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   The FDA logged a Class I recall for Bard Access Systems' Power-Trialysis Short-Term Straight Dialysis Catheter (REF 5605150). The agency's database describes this as a downstream recall tied to an earlier Class I recall, RES 98777.

   Source: api.fda.gov

3. Sep 29, 2026

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   The FDA's enforcement database lists a Class I recall for the Bard Access Systems Power-Trialysis Short-Term Straight Dialysis Catheter (REF 5605150), identified as a downstream recall tied to an earlier recall event, RES 98777.

   Source: api.fda.gov