Recalls / —
—#150449
Product
BARD 70cc Piston Syringe with Catheter Tip, Luer Adapter and Cap, Rx Only, 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.
- FDA product code
- KYZ — Syringe, Irrigating (Non Dental)
- Device class
- Class 1
- Medical specialty
- General Hospital
- Affected lot / code info
- Product Code: 0038470, Lot Numbers: NGZC3890, NGZC4955, NGZD0763, NGZD2107, NGZD3104, NGZD3990, NGZD4739, NGZE1149, NGZE2054, NGZE3535, NGZF0244, NGZF1565, NGZF2670, NGZF4104 and NGZF5006.
Why it was recalled
Package Defect: Products may be at risk for having a slit defect on the package and that may affect the product sterility.
Root cause (FDA determination)
Process control
Action the firm took
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.
Recalling firm
- Firm
- C.R. Bard, Inc.
- Address
- 8195 Industrial Blvd NE, Covington, Georgia 30014-1497
Distribution
- Distribution pattern
- Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) and Internationally to Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Mexico, France and Italy.
Timeline
- Recall initiated
- 2016-08-03
- Terminated
- 2021-10-05
- Status
- —
Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #150449. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.