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Bardex Foley Catheter, 22 Fr 40cc- 20cc Ribbed Balloons, Coleman Model Red Latex, 3 Way Radiopaque, Lubricath Coated, St

FDA device recall Z-1144-03 · posted 2003-08-21 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
C.R. Bard, Inc., Urological Division
Reason for recall
On some units the inflation valve labeling is reversed on the Prostate and Bladder balloon inflation ports.
Action taken
Consignees were notified by letter on 8/29/2002. They were advised to pretest the catheter prior to inserting the catheter into the urethra.If the pretest indicates that the catheter balloons do not inflate as labeled, they were advised not to use the product and to contact Bard Medical Division Field Assurance Manager to have the product returned and credited.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
MJC
Quantity affected
1461 units
Distribution
The product was distributed nationwide, Canada, Belgium and Germany.
Date initiated
2002-08-29
Date posted
2003-08-21
Date terminated
2003-09-19
Location
Covington, GA

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