Date Initiated by Firm | February 07, 2014 |
Date Posted | March 20, 2014 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on December 18, 2014 |
Recall Number | Z-1236-2014 |
Recall Event ID |
67588 |
Product Classification |
Catheter, urological - Product Code KOD
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Product | Medline Sterile Foley Catheter 14 fr 5 cc 12 pieces
model number DNYD11914
Product Usage:Latex Lubricous Coated Foley Catheters The standard catheter essentially consists of a flexible lubricous coated latex tube which incorporates one major drainage lumen and one or two minor lumens constructed in the wall of the tube. One minor lumen is for inflating the retention balloon (available in 2-Way & 3-Way catheters). The second minor lumen (applicable for 3 Way catheters only) is used for bladder irrigation purposes. |
Code Information |
540204R001 |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Convatec Inc. 200 Headquarters Park Dr Skillman NJ 08558-2600
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For Additional Information Contact | Mr. Greg Kowzun 908-904-2675 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | The lumen of the Medline Sterile Foley Catheter was found to be blocked by excess lubricious coating material. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Device Design |
Action | Convatec sent Urgent: Voluntary Medical Device Recall letters dated 2/7/2014 via UPS and email. Foreign customers were provided the notice via DHL. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers are asked to perform a count of recalled product in inventory. All consignees should be contacted and be instructed to return product based on their procedures. Customers were instructed to complete and return the enclosed respoonse form. |
Quantity in Commerce | 600 catheters |
Distribution | Worldwide Distribution and in the state of TX |
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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