FDA-Device2025-04-23Class I

Brand Name: Ballard Product Name: Closed Suction Catheters Model/Catalog Number: 220135 Software Version: N/A Product Description: Ballard Closed Suction System for Adults, 14 F, T-Piece Component: N/A

Avanos Medical, Inc.
Hazard

Lack of sterility assurance for closed suction catheter systems

Sold states
Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN,KS, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI and the countries of South Korea, New Zealand, Canada, Mexico, Germany, England, Slovenia, France, Austria, Guadalajara.
Affected count
9020 units
Manufactured in
5405 Windward Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA, United States
Products
Brand Name: Ballard Product Name: Closed Suction Catheters Model/Catalog Number: 220135 Software Version: N/A Product Description: Ballard Closed Suction System for Adults, 14 F, T-Piece Component: N/A

Official notice

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1524-2025

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