The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1782-2014·Announced 2014-06-18

Cooper Surgical Tampa Catheter Recalled for Potential Sterility Compromise

CooperSurgical is recalling 1,180 units of the Tampa Catheter because unsealed pouches may compromise the device's sterility.

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: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (sterility compromise) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

CooperSurgical, Inc. is recalling 1,180 units of the Cooper Surgical TAMPA CATHETER 5 French 33 cm (Model Number: 61-2005), intended for hysterosonography. The recall is due to the possibility that the sterility of the device may be compromised because of unsealed pouches.

The affected product, identified by Lot 141525, was distributed nationwide in the United States, including the states of Colorado, Connecticut, Missouri, Vermont, New York, Ohio, New Jersey, Florida, North Carolina, Virginia, Alabama, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and California, as well as in Canada.

Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the affected catheters and contact CooperSurgical, Inc. for further instructions or a return.

The recalled product

Product
Cooper Surgical TAMPA CATHETER 5 French 33 cm. Intended for Hysterosonography. Model Number: 61-2005
Affected units
1,180

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 (1)

  • Lot 141525

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 14 states specifically: