The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-3203-2018·Announced 2018-09-26

Coviden Recalls Defective Temperature Sensing Foley Catheters

Coviden is recalling specific sterile Foley catheter trays because the temperature sensors may display lower body temperature readings than the patient's actual temperature.

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 is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard involves a risk of harm (inaccurate temperature monitoring) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Coviden LLC is recalling 27,515 units of the 400mL, Premium, Urine Meter, 16 FR, Silicone Temperature Sensing Foley Tray with Cath-Secure Plus, Sterile (Item Code P4P16XTSD). The recall is due to a defect in the temperature sensor catheters, which may display a lower body temperature measurement than the patient's actual temperature.

The affected products were distributed to healthcare facilities in California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Missouri, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Washington. The recall includes specific lot codes: 1724157464, 1726253464, 1730452764, 1800353664, 1732650264, 1733152664, 1800353664, 1801652764, and 1804350264.

Healthcare providers should stop using the affected products and contact Coviden for instructions on return or replacement. Patients who have used these devices should consult their healthcare provider if they have concerns regarding their temperature readings.

The recalled product

Product
400mL, Premium, Urine Meter, 16 FR, Silicone Temperature Sensing Foley Traywith Cath-Secure Plus, Sterile, Item Code P4P16XTSD
Manufacturer
COVIDIEN LLC
Affected units
27,515

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 (8)

  • 1724157464
  • 1726253464
  • 1730452764
  • 1800353664
  • 1732650264
  • 1733152664
  • 1801652764
  • 1804350264

Distribution

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 6 recalled by COVIDIEN LLC 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 6 products in this recall →