C.R. Bard Silastic Foley Catheters Recall: Stain on Surface
C.R. Bard recalls Silastic Foley Catheters with a surface stain. Affected models include 30cc and 5cc sizes with specific lot numbers. No action needed as the stain is cosmetic.
Lower-risk recall
Due to stain present on the surface of affected foley catheters.
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What happened, in plain English
C.R. Bard is recalling Silastic Foley Catheters that have a surface stain. This issue is cosmetic and does not pose a safety risk, so no action is required. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/49395-c-r-bard-silastic-foley-catheters-recall-stain-on-surface.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/49395-c-r-bard-silastic-foley-catheters-recall-stain-on-surface · Updated August 17, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-2226-2026
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“C.R. Bard Silastic Foley Catheters Recall: Stain on Surface.” GovInfoNow, updated August 17, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/49395-c-r-bard-silastic-foley-catheters-recall-stain-on-surface. Based on FDA recall #Z-2226-2026 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2226-2026%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The stain on the surface of the catheters is a cosmetic issue that does not affect the product's function or safety. It is not a hazard that could cause injury or malfunction.
Who’s affected
Patients using Silastic Foley Catheters with the specified model numbers and lot numbers are affected. Healthcare providers and patients using these catheters are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for Silastic Brand Foley Catheters with model numbers 30cc (33416, 33418, 33420, 33422, 33424) or 5cc (33614, 33616, 33618, 33620, 33622, 33624). Look for specific lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
- Brand
C.R. Bard- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Review the model numbers and lot numbers listed in the recall notice to confirm if your catheter is affected.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 44 states, and outside the U.S.
FDA distribution: “U.S.: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WI O.U.S.: Canada” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin.
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 34 days after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-2226-2026 (April 23, 2026) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-2226-2026 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 17, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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