FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#142618

Product

REF 0038460 Toomey Syringe 70cc Syringe with Catheter Tip and Luer Tip Adapters, Single Use, Rx Only, Latex Free, 50 units. Product Usage: Product is intended for Resectoscope irrigation, catheter irrigation and Foley catheter inflation.

FDA product code
KYZSyringe, Irrigating (Non Dental)
Device class
Class 1
Medical specialty
General Hospital
Affected lot / code info
Lot Number NGZE1190

Why it was recalled

Report by a customer of an open package seal.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Packaging process control

Action the firm took

BMD sent an Urgent Medical Product Recall letter to each of the customers via FedEx with proof of delivery notice. The leter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. All consignees were instructed to carry out the recall to the user level. The letter included a Recall and Effectiveness Check Form which was to be returned to Bard.

Recalling firm

Firm
C.R. Bard, Inc.
Address
8195 Industrial Blvd NE, Covington, Georgia 30014-1497

Distribution

Distribution pattern
US Nationwide Distribution - in the states of: AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MS, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WV, and Puerto Rico

Timeline

Recall initiated
2016-01-04
Posted by FDA
2016-02-16
Terminated
2017-06-06
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #142618. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.