Date Initiated by Firm |
September 07, 2012 |
Date Posted |
October 04, 2012 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on March 21, 2013 |
Recall Number |
Z-0010-2013 |
Recall Event ID |
63136 |
510(K)Number |
K821745
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Product Classification |
Catheter, urological - Product Code KOD
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Product |
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. |
Code Information |
Catalog # 165808, Lot # NGWA1111 |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
C.R. Bard, Inc., Urological Division 8195 Industrial Blvd Ne Covington GA 30014-1497
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For Additional Information Contact |
Mary Mayo 770-784-6120
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Manufacturer 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.
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FDA Determined Cause 2 |
Employee error |
Action |
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. |
Quantity in Commerce |
4,032 units |
Distribution |
Nationwide distribution: USA and Puerto Rico |
Total Product Life Cycle |
TPLC Device Report
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls.
2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall.
3 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.
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510(K) Database |
510(K)s with Product Code = KOD and Original Applicant = C.R. BARD, INC.
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