The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1783-2020·Announced 2020-04-29

Degania Temperature Sensing Foley Catheters Recalled for Inspection Failures

Degania Medical Devices is recalling specific lots of temperature sensing Foley catheters due to inadequate incoming inspection practices for the thermistor sensors.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the source text does not report any illnesses, injuries, or hospitalizations, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Degania Medical Devices Pvt. Ltd. is recalling 52,566 units of Temperature Sensing 100% Silicone Foley Catheters, Part Number 102201101663MD. These are 3-lumen silicone catheters designed to measure temperature while draining the urinary bladder.

The recall was initiated because inadequate incoming inspection practices were utilized on the thermistor sensors used in the production of the specified lots. The affected products were distributed worldwide, including nationwide distribution in the United States (specifically mentioning the state of Illinois) and in Mexico.

Healthcare facilities and distributors should identify the affected units by checking the lot numbers listed in the official recall notice. Users should stop using the affected catheters and contact the recalling firm for instructions on return or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Temperature Sensing 100% Silicone Foley Catheter, Part Number 102201101663MD - Product Usage: is a 3 lumen silicone catheter with a sensor to measure temperature while draining the urinary bladder.
Affected units
52,566

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 1 state specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 11 recalled by Degania Medical Devices Pvt. Ltd. under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 11 products in this recall →