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Lower risk Medical device recall · FDA · Published May 9, 2024

Bard Medical SureStep Foley Tray System Recall: Incorrect Temperature Display Risk

Bard Medical recalls SureStep Foley Tray Systems with potential incorrect temperature readings that could lead to infection risks. Affected units have specific lot numbers and expiration dates.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #Z-2154-2024Medical deviceBard Medical ›
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Recalling firmC.R. Bard Inc8195 Industrial Blvd Ne · Covington, GA 30014-1497
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Bard Medical is recalling certain SureStep Foley Tray Systems and Bardex IC Complete Care Infection Control Temperature-Sensing Foley Catheter Trays due to possible incorrect temperature displays. This could lead to improper infection control if the temperature readings are not accurate. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/55149-bard-medical-surestep-foley-tray-system-recall-incorrect-temperature-display.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/55149-bard-medical-surestep-foley-tray-system-recall-incorrect-temperature-display · Updated August 18, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-2154-2024

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“Bard Medical SureStep Foley Tray System Recall: Incorrect Temperature Display Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/55149-bard-medical-surestep-foley-tray-system-recall-incorrect-temperature-display. Based on FDA recall #Z-2154-2024 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2154-2024%22&limit=1).

The FDA announced on May 9, 2024, that C.R. Bard Inc is recalling Bard Medical SureStep Foley Tray System and Bardex IC Complete Care Infection Control Temperature-Sensing Foley Catheter Tray devices because they may display no temperature or erratic temperatures. The agency classified the recall as Class II.

How to tell if you have it

  • Bard Medical SureStep Foley Tray System, 16 Fr., Catalog #A319416AM; Lot #NGHZ1757, exp. 31Jan2026, UDI-DI 00801741073861 (eaches); 10801741073868 (case)
  • Bard Medical Bardex IC Complete Care Infection Control Temperature-Sensing Foley Catheter Tray with Bard Hydrogel and Bacti-Guard Silver Alloy Coating, 350 ml Urine Meter, 16 Fr, Catalog #319416AM; Lot #NGHX2932, exp. 31May2025, UDI-DI 00801741024450 (each); 10801741024457 (case)

The hazard

Some of the devices may function incorrectly resulting in no temperature display or erratic temperatures being displayed on the temperature monitoring devices, according to the FDA.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show C.R. Bard Inc has 26 other recalls on record since 2017-06-02. Other recent recalls of similar products include C.R. Bard Pericare Wipes Recall (2026-06-25), C.R. Bard Silastic Foley Catheters Recall (2026-04-23), BD InLay Optima Ureteral Stent Kit Recall (2025-11-06), Bard Safe-T-Centesis 6 Fr Catheter Drainage Tray Recall (2025-11-06), Medline Convenience Kits Recall (2026-05-28), and Covidien Mon-a-Therm Temperature Probe Recall (2026-04-23).

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the product names: Bard Medical SureStep Foley Tray System (16 Fr.) or Bardex IC Complete Care Infection Control Temperature-Sensing Foley Catheter Tray. Look for lot numbers NGHZ1757 (exp. 31Jan2026) or NGHX2932 (exp. 31May2025).

  • Brand
    Bard Medical
  • Category
    Medical device
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check Product Details

    Identify the product by checking the lot number and expiration date on the packaging.

Where it went and when

Where it was distributed

Distributed nationwide, and outside the U.S.

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FDA distribution: “Distribution was nationwide. There was no government/military/foreign distribution.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.

Distributed nationwide, and outside the U.S.

Recall timeline

FDA published this recall 48 days after the firm started it.

1. Firm started the recall: May 9, 202412. FDA classified it Class II: Jun 18, 202423. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report: Jun 26, 202432024
  1. Firm started the recall
  2. FDA classified it Class II
  3. 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-2154-2024 (May 9, 2024) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-2154-2024 to see it in context.
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 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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