Catalog A943216, SureStep" Foley Tray, Lubricath", Urine Meter, StatLock" Stabilization Device
FDA Recall Z-2537-2021 · Posted 2021-09-23
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Recalling FirmC.R. Bard Inc
Recall StatusOpen, Classified
Product CodeEZL
Date Initiated2021-08-05
Product Quantity40 units
Reason for Recall
There is potential for packaging defects that may impact the sterile barrier.
Firm Action
Customer letters were sent "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" via FedEx and email to affected consignees on August 13, 2021.
Customers are asked to please Take the Following Actions:
1. Note that there may be a supply disruption in Foley catheter trays from all sources due to the current product shortage driven by this issue and other issues with third party Foley manufacturers.
2. Please check all inventory locations within your institution for the specific catalog and lot number combinations listed in Attachment 1 of this recall notice.
3. Share this recall notice with any users of the product, within your facilities, to ensure they are also aware of this recall notice.
4. If you purchased this product from a distributor, contact your distributor for further instructions.
5. Complete and return the attached Customer Response Form to the BD contact noted on the form confirming acknowledgement of the notification, whether or not you have any affected product, so that BD may acknowledge your receipt of this notification and process any applicable order credit.
6. Report any adverse health consequences experienced with the use of this product to BD at the contact information below. Events may also be reported to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program
BD will process order credits, including shipping costs, for all customers discontinuing use of and returning product as a result of this notification, following receipt of the completed Customer Response Form. BD has implemented actions to prevent recurrence of this product issue.
The firm, BD, sent an updated letter dated October 8, 2021 informing customers of additional affected lot numbers that were distributed between March 2021 through July 23, 2021.
Root Cause
Packaging change control
Distribution Pattern
US Nationwide distribution.
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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