RecallDepth

Bard Dispoz-A-Bag, Disposable Urinary Leg Bags, with Flip-Flo Drainage Valve, 19 oz or 32 oz with a Fabric Leg Strap, C.R.Bard, Inc., Covington, GA 30014, Contents Sterile.

Company
C.R. Bard, Inc., Urological Division
Recall Initiated
March 25, 2003
Posted
April 17, 2003
Terminated
August 7, 2003
Recall Number
Z-0732-03
Quantity
283, 277 units
Firm Location
Covington, GA

Reason for Recall

There is a potential for package seals to be open after sterilization.

Distribution

Product was distributed to 16 doctors, 79 hospitals, 280 distributors, and 53 sales representatives nationwide.

Lot / Code Info

Catalogue #150719, 150732, 150819, 150832, Lot numbers beginning with 76JL through 76BN.

Root Cause

Other

Action Taken

The oldest lot that the firm has confirmed in inventory that had an open seal was manufactured in October 2002. Based upon depletion analysis with distributor inventory being three months and an additional assurance of 12 months, the firm is removing product manufactured from October 1, 2001 through February 28, 2003. Consignees were notified via certified letter with Business Reply Form attached for effectiveness check. Consignees were advised to remove/segregate, and return affected product for credit.

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