The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2327-2012·Announced 2012-09-19

Bard Foley procedural trays recalled due to incomplete sterile seals

C.R. Bard is recalling 56,694 units of Bard Foley procedural trays because the sterile packaging seals were incomplete.

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 (sterile medical device) where the integrity of the sterile barrier is compromised, but no injuries or illnesses have been reported.

Plain-English summary

C.R. Bard, Inc., Urological Division is recalling 56,694 units of Bard Foley procedural trays. These trays are used to catheterize patients and are sold sterile for single use in Tyvek breather bags. The recall is due to incomplete seals on the sterile packages.

The affected products were distributed nationwide in the United States. The recall includes specific catalog numbers and lot numbers, including Catalog No. 300316A, 898316, 897414, 907618, and 907600.

Healthcare providers and consumers should stop using the affected trays and contact C.R. Bard for further instructions on how to return or dispose of the product.

The recalled product

Product
Bard Foley procedural trays packaged in breather bags. The product is packaged ten units in each shipper box, and are sold sterile for single use. Used to catheterize patients. The finished trays are sold in Tyvek breather bags.
Affected units
56,694

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 (7)

  • Catalog No. 300316A (Lot Nos. - NGVJ1108
  • NGVJ1712
  • NGVJ1713
  • NGVJ1105
  • NGVJ1714) Catalog No. 898316 (Lot Nos. NGVJ1614
  • NGVJ1615
  • NGVJ1616

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Same manufacturer · C.R. Bard, Inc., Urological Division

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