C.R. Bard Recalls Foley Catheter Trays Due to Wipe Contamination
C.R. Bard Inc is recalling specific Foley and Intermittent Catheter Trays because complaints indicated contamination on the surface of the included Pericare wipes.
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, but the source text does not report any hospitalizations, injuries, or specific high-risk pathogens, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity precautionary recall.
Plain-English summary
C.R. Bard Inc is recalling specific lots of Bard Foley Trays, Lubri-Sil I.C. Complete Care All-Silicone Foley Catheter Trays, and SureStep Foley Tray Systems. The recall affects 283,883 trays and kits that were distributed nationwide in the United States and in several international countries, including Canada, Mexico, and the United Arab Emirates.
The recall was initiated due to complaints received indicating the presence of contamination on the surface of the Pericare wipes provided with these catheter trays. The source text does not specify the type of contamination or report any illnesses or injuries associated with the use of these products.
Healthcare facilities and consumers should stop using the affected products and check their inventory against the specific catalog numbers and lot numbers listed in the official recall notice. Users should contact C.R. Bard Inc for further instructions on how to return or dispose of the recalled items.
The recalled product
- Product
- Products that contain the Pericare Wipes: Bard¿ Foley Tray With Lubri-Sil¿ All-Silicone Foley Catheter REF: 947314 947316 947318 UDI codes: 00801741024924¿ 10801741024921 00801741024931¿ 10801741024938 00801741024948¿ 10801741024945 Lubri-Sil¿ I.C. Complete Care¿ All-Silicone F
- Manufacturer
- C.R. Bard Inc
- Category
- Medical Device — Catheters
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 283,883
Distribution
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