Class 2 Device Recall BARD Piston Syringe, 60cc, Rx Only, Sterile

• Date Initiated by Firm: August 03, 2016
• Create Date: December 12, 2016
• Recall Status: Terminated on October 05, 2021
• Recall Number: Z-0737-2017
• Recall Event ID: 75469
• Product Classification: Syringe, irrigating (non dental) - Product Code KYZ
• Product: BARD¿ Piston Syringe, 60cc, Rx Only, Sterile, The BARD¿ Syringe is available in a single use plastic design which features a 60cc or 70cc capacity graduated barrel. It has a thumb ring plunger for one-handed use. A catheter adapter tip and Luer adapter tip are included. BARD¿ Syringe allows one-hand use with a 60cc or 70cc graduated barrel and thumb-ring plunger and is indicated for catheter irrigation use. BARD¿ Syringe is intended for Cytoscope or Resectoscope irrigation, catheter irrigation and Foley catheter balloon inflation.
• Code Information: Product Code: 750375, Lot Numbers: NGZC4960, NGZD3108, NGZE1244, NGZE3556 and NGZF2584.
• Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer: C.R. Bard, Inc.; 8195 Industrial Blvd NE; Covington GA 30014-1497
• For Additional Information Contact: Michael Wolfe; 770-784-6220
• Manufacturer Reason for Recall: Package Defect: Products may be at risk for having a slit defect on the package and that may affect the product sterility.
• FDA Determined Cause: Process control
• Action: BARD Medical sent an Urgent Medical Device Product Recall letter dated August 3, 2016, to all affected consignees. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the consignee. Consignees were instructed to immediately examine their inventory and quarantine product subject to the recall. Complete and return the accompanying Recall & Effectiveness Check Form attached to the letter. If product was further distributed please identify those customers and notify them at once of the product recall by forwarding a copy of the letter. For questions regarding this recall call 770-784-6220.
• Distribution: Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) and Internationally to Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Mexico, France and Italy.
• Total Product Life Cycle: TPLC Device Report

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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.