RecallDepth

8 Fr. Bardex Pediatric All-Silicone Foley Catheter with a 3cc balloon. The product is packaged individually with 12 units per corrugated case. The product is sold sterile for single use and is used to provide continuous urinary drainage from the bladder.

Company
C.R. Bard, Inc., Urological Division
Recall Initiated
September 7, 2012
Posted
October 4, 2012
Terminated
March 21, 2013
Recall Number
Z-0010-2013
Quantity
4,032 units
Firm Location
Covington, GA

Reason for Recall

The 8 Fr. Bardex All-Silicone Foley Catheter with 3cc balloon had an incorrect inflation volume (10 ml instead of 5 ml) printed on the valve cap.

Distribution

Nationwide distribution: USA and Puerto Rico

Lot / Code Info

Catalog # 165808, Lot # NGWA1111

Root Cause

Employee error

Action Taken

An "Urgent: Product Recall Notification" was sent to all customers and distributors in September 2012 via Federal Express. The letter described the product issue and provided recommended actions. Customers can contact Bard at (770) 784-6471 if questions.

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