FDA Recall Terminated

The Bard Intra-abdominal Pressure Monitoring Device is composed of a tubing set used for infusing fluid into the urinary bladder through the Foley catheter sampling port. It utilizes a clamping device to occlude the urinary drainage tubing to form a fluid column through which pressure is measured.

Recall: Z-1219-2020 · Initiated January 13, 2020

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1219-2020
Event Number
84744
Firm
C.R. Bard Inc
FEI Number
1018233
Product Code
PHU
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
January 13, 2020
Terminated
April 12, 2021
Address
8195 Industrial Blvd NE, Covington, GA, 30014-1497

Description

The Bard Intra-abdominal Pressure Monitoring Device is composed of a tubing set used for infusing fluid into the urinary bladder through the Foley catheter sampling port. It utilizes a clamping device to occlude the urinary drainage tubing to form a fluid column through which pressure is measured.

Reason

Leaks or disconnect near the sampling port of the Intra Abdominal Pressure Monitoring Device which could lead to the potential of inaccurate readings. The measurement should be confirmed with other means, such as a new IAP system of the same kind or by choosing other diagnostic means such as but not limited to alternative systems, such as open IAP measurement options or exchanging the tubing system, which does not require invasive maneuvers.

Action

Letters were sent 01/13/2020 to the user level instructing the return of two specific product lots of IAP001, Lots NGDQ2943 and NGDS0622.

Distribution

Distributed Nationwide including Washington DC and Guaynabo PR; Distributed OUS to Belgium and Japan.

Quantity

1,300 total