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ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1787-2020·Announced 2020-04-29

Degania Recalls Temperature Sensing Foley Catheters Due to Inspection Failures

Degania Medical Devices is recalling 9,137 temperature sensing Foley catheters because inadequate incoming inspection practices were used on 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 9,137 units of Temperature Sensing 100% Silicone Foley Catheters, Part Number 102203101463DO. The recall is due to inadequate incoming inspection practices utilized on the thermistor sensors used in the production of the specified lots.

The affected lots are V18031235, V18050229, V18050230, V18050231, V18050232, V18050233, V19027860, V19028470, and V19018929. The products were distributed worldwide, including nationwide in the United States (specifically noting the state of Illinois) and in Mexico.

Healthcare providers and consumers should check their inventory for these specific lot numbers and stop using the affected catheters. The FDA has classified this as a Class II recall, indicating a reasonable probability that use of the product could cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
Temperature Sensing 100% Silicone Foley Catheter, Part Number 102203101463DO - Product Usage: is a 3 lumen silicone catheter with a sensor to measure temperature while draining the urinary bladder.
Affected units
9,137

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 →