The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1871-2017·Announced 2017-04-26

C.R. Bard Recalls SURESTEP Drainage Bags Due to Latex Mislabeling

C.R. Bard is recalling 5,030 SURESTEP Drainage Bags because they are labeled as latex-free but may contain natural rubber latex.

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 allergen mislabeling on a common allergen (natural rubber latex), which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

C.R. Bard, Inc. is recalling 5,030 units of SURESTEP Tray, Bardex I.C. Complete Care Drainage Bag, 2000 ml Drainage Bag, 16 Fr., Sterile. The product is identified by Product Code A300316A and Lot number NGAV2400.

The recall was initiated because the product is misbranded. It is labeled as "Not made with natural rubber latex," but it may in fact contain natural rubber latex. This discrepancy poses a risk to individuals with latex allergies.

The affected units were distributed in California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Washington. Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the affected product and contact C.R. Bard for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
SURESTEP Tray, Bardex I.C. Complete Care Drainage Bag, 2000 ml Drainage Bag, 16 Fr., Sterile.
Manufacturer
C.R. Bard, Inc.
Affected units
5,030

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 (2)

  • Product Code: A300316A
  • Lot number: NGAV2400

Distribution