Medline convenience kits with Bard Silastic Foley Catheters recalled for surface contamination
What this means
Medline convenience kits containing Bard Silastic Foley Catheters (sizes 16, 18, and 20 French, 5cc balloons) include catheters with excess raw material on the surface. This material may cause staining and could be harmful if the catheters are used.
- Check if you have affected Medline convenience kits with Bard Silastic Foley Catheters in sizes 16, 18, or 20 French.
- Do not use catheters from lots 25KBJ177, 25LBO527, or 26ABT761.
- Contact your healthcare provider or Medline for instructions on replacement or disposal.
The agency's original wording
Affected kits contain recalled Bard Silastic Foley Catheters. Catheters were recalled by manufacturer due to increased amount of raw material present on the surface of the catheter. Issue may result in the use of urinary catheters that exhibit staining on the catheter surface; raw material present in increased amounts may be harmful.
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-2784-2026More Medline recalls
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