The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1784-2020·Announced 2020-04-29

Degania Recalls Temperature Sensing Foley Catheters Due to Inspection Failures

Degania Medical Devices is recalling specific lots of temperature sensing Foley catheters because inadequate inspection practices were used on the thermistor sensors.

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 is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard involves a medical device where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without confirmed illness.

Plain-English summary

Degania Medical Devices Pvt. Ltd. is recalling 11,267 units of Temperature Sensing 100% Silicone Foley Catheters, Part Number 102201101863MD. 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 lots are V18022049, V18022050, V18026085, V18026084, V18034279, V18052058, V18052059, V18052880, and V19000868.

The products were distributed worldwide, including nationwide in the United States and in Mexico. Healthcare facilities and distributors should stop using the affected lots and contact the recalling firm for instructions on return or disposal.

The recalled product

Product
Temperature Sensing 100% Silicone Foley Catheter, Part Number 102201101863MD - Product Usage: is a 3 lumen silicone catheter with a sensor to measure temperature while draining the urinary bladder.
Affected units
11,267

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 →