The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2767-2018·Announced 2018-09-26

Foley Catheter with Temperature Sensor Recalled for Defective Sensors

Degania Silicone is recalling 12,532 Foley catheters with temperature sensors because defective sensors may display lower body temperatures than the patient's actual temperature.

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 hazard involves a potential for inaccurate temperature readings without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity rating.

Plain-English summary

Degania Silicone, Ltd. is recalling 12,532 units of the Foley Catheter with temperature sensor 400TM 18FR, Catalogue Number 102201101880TY. This sterile, single-use, two-way silicone catheter is intended for the drainage and collection of urine from the urinary bladder and for simultaneous monitoring of body core temperature during surgery or the post-surgical period.

The recall is being conducted because the catheters are suspected to contain defective sensors. If used, these defective catheters may show a lower body temperature than the actual body temperature of the patient.

The affected units were distributed worldwide, including nationwide in the United States in the states of Illinois, North Carolina, and New York, as well as in Belgium, Israel, Japan, and Mexico. The recall covers specific lot codes, including S17002333, S17002452, S17002892, S17003578, S17005045, S17003306, S17005046, S17007065, S17005298, S17000279, S17000280, S17000837, S17007171, S18001346, and S17000333.

The recalled product

Product
Foley Catheter with temperature sensor 400TM 18FR, Catalogue Number 102201101880TY Product Usage: This is sterile, single use, two-way silicone Foley Catheter with a thermistor embedded in the third lumen. It is intended for use in the drainage/ collection of urine from the u
Affected units
12,532

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 (15)

  • S17002333
  • S17002452
  • S17002892
  • S17003578
  • S17005045
  • S17003306
  • S17005046
  • S17007065
  • S17005298
  • S17000279
  • S17000280
  • S17000837
  • S17007171
  • S18001346
  • S17000333

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 3 states specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 32 recalled by Degania Silicone, 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 32 products in this recall →