FDA Recall Terminated

BARD DISPOZ-A-BAG Leg Bag with Flip-Flo Valve with Drain Extension, Extension Tube and Latex Straps, 19 oz. Packaged as single unit in thermoformed trays. There are 50 units per case. Product Usage: Vinyl leg bag to be used with male external catheters, Foley catheters, or moth other types of urinary catheters, which are intended for use for bladder management including urine drainage, collection and measurement.

Recall: Z-2872-2017 · Initiated June 2, 2017

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2872-2017
Event Number
77733
Firm
C.R. Bard, Inc.
FEI Number
1018233
Product Code
KNX
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
June 2, 2017
Terminated
July 26, 2021
Address
8195 Industrial Blvd NE, Covington, GA, 30014-1497

Description

BARD DISPOZ-A-BAG Leg Bag with Flip-Flo Valve with Drain Extension, Extension Tube and Latex Straps, 19 oz. Packaged as single unit in thermoformed trays. There are 50 units per case. Product Usage: Vinyl leg bag to be used with male external catheters, Foley catheters, or moth other types of urinary catheters, which are intended for use for bladder management including urine drainage, collection and measurement.

Reason

Customer complaint of a cut in the side of the leg bag, indicating a potential breach of the product's sterile barrier.

Action

Bard Medical a Medical Device letter dated June 2, 2017 to affected customers via FedEx. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. The notification requests that consignees examine inventory and identify any product on hand. The firm indicates that product return is not required, but customers are encouraged to call 1-800-526-4455 if product doesn't meet their needs or if they have any questions regarding the recall. If product was further distributed, the firm requests that the provided recall notification be forwarded to the respective organization.

Distribution

US Nationwide in the states of CA, CO, FL, IL, IN, LA, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, TX, WY, including PR.

Quantity

2,350 units