Avanos Medical recalls Ballard Closed Suction Catheters model 20083 due to lack of sterility assurance. This could lead to infections if used improperly. Affected units include specific lot numbers.
Lack of sterility assurance for closed suction catheter systems
Avanos Medical recalls Ballard Closed Suction Catheters model 2:0083 because they lack sterility assurance. Using these catheters without proper sterilization could lead to infections in neonatal and pediatric patients.
The closed suction catheter systems lack proper sterility assurance, meaning they may not be clean enough to prevent infections. This is a risk when used in medical settings for infants and children without proper sterilization.
Healthcare providers using Ballard Closed Suction Catheters model 20083 for neonatal and pediatric patients are most at risk. The recall affects specific lot numbers produced by Avanos Medical.
Check for the model number 20083 on the Ballard Closed Suction Catheters. Affected units include lot numbers 1555215 and 1555217. The product was sold with specific serial numbers and case numbers.
Look for the model number 20083 and lot numbers 1555215 or 1555217 on the catheters.
The Ballard Closed Suction Catheters model 20083 lack sterility assurance, which could lead to infections if not properly sterilized.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so check the product details to see if it matches the affected model and lot numbers.
Yes, affected lot numbers are 1555215 and 1555217.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ballard to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1523-2025 — Ballard Ballard Hello, I own a Ballard that is covered by recall Z-1523-2025 from Ballard. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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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.
