FDA Enforcement Class I Ongoing

Brand Name: Ballard Product Name: Closed Suction Catheters Model/Catalog Number: 227-5 Software Version: N/A Product Description: Ballard Turbo-Cleaning Closed Suction System for Adults, 14 F, DSE Component: N/A

Recall: Z-1527-2025 · Reported April 23, 2025

Enforcement

Recall Number
Z-1527-2025
Event ID
96528
Classification
Class I
Status
Ongoing
Product Type
Devices
Firm
Avanos Medical, Inc.
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial Notification
E-Mail
Report Date
April 23, 2025
Initiation Date
March 19, 2025
Classification Date
April 16, 2025
Address
5405 Windward Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA, 30004-4667, United States

Description

Brand Name: Ballard Product Name: Closed Suction Catheters Model/Catalog Number: 227-5 Software Version: N/A Product Description: Ballard Turbo-Cleaning Closed Suction System for Adults, 14 F, DSE Component: N/A

Reason

Lack of sterility assurance for closed suction catheter systems

Code Info

Lot Code: Lot/ Serial Number(s): 1555468 Each: 00609038989655 DSP: 10609038989652 Case: 20609038989659

Distribution

Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN,KS, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI and the countries of South Korea, New Zealand, Canada, Mexico, Germany, England, Slovenia, France, Austria, Guadalajara.

Quantity

1040 units