The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1463-2024·Announced 2024-04-10

Coloplast Ureteral Dilators Recalled Due to Sterile Packaging Issue

Coloplast Manufacturing is recalling 710 ureteral dilators due to a possible breach in sterile packaging detected during facility testing. The devices are distributed across multiple US states.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II recall of a sterile medical device with a potential packaging breach that could lead to contamination and infection. No illnesses or injuries have been reported, making this a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High (3) severity category.

Plain-English summary

Coloplast Manufacturing US, LLC is recalling 710 ureteral dilators (REF RBD014) due to a possible sterility issue. A breach in the sterile packaging was detected during facility testing.

The recalled devices were distributed to healthcare facilities in Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee, Minnesota, Arizona, Maryland, Louisiana, Kansas, and Washington. Affected lot codes include: 6885096, 6928493, 7036982, 7092593, 7148682, 7187751, 7275918, 7326750, 7362229, 7405815, 7424892, 7440816, 7459583, 7528743, 7575957, 7742150, 7806993, 7825256, 7874646, 7948615, 8050730, 8122897, 8174950, 8210399, 8313229, 8350283, 8359041, 8442175, 8519426, 8619976, 8700201, 8864944, 8946228, 8946264, 9122793, 9122794, 9168554, 9226390, 9246177, 9360599.

A breach in sterile packaging creates a potential risk of contamination. No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date.

Healthcare providers who have received these devices should stop using the affected units and contact Coloplast Manufacturing for guidance on disposal and replacement options.

The recalled product

Product
Ureteral dilator, REF RBD014
Manufacturer
Coloplast Manufacturing US, LLC
Hazard
  • sterility-breach
  • contamination-risk

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (20)

  • UDI-DI: 03600040300503
  • Lot codes: 6885096
  • 6928493
  • 7036982
  • 7092593
  • 7148682
  • 7187751
  • 7275918
  • 7326750
  • 7362229
  • 7405815
  • 7424892
  • 7440816
  • 7459583
  • 7528743
  • 7575957
  • 7742150
  • 7806993
  • 7825256
  • 7874646

Distribution

Distributed in 9 states:

  • AZ
  • GA
  • KS
  • LA
  • MD
  • MN
  • MS
  • TN
  • WA