C.R. Bard recalls specific HydroSil Go intermittent urinary catheters due to a potential sterility risk from a label separation defect. Affected models include catalog numbers REF 71808-71818 with listed lot numbers.
Some catheters had a manufacturing defect where the clear resealing label separating from the product foil pouch, resulting in a possible opening into the product packaging that could impact product sterility.
C.R. Bard is recalling certain HydroSil Go intermittent urinary catheters because a manufacturing defect may cause the resealing label to separate from the foil pouch, potentially compromising sterility. This could lead to infections if the catheter is used without proper sterility.
The defect causes the clear resealing label to separate from the foil pouch, creating a possible opening in the packaging. This could allow contaminants to enter the catheter, increasing the risk of infection if the catheter is used without proper sterility.
People who own or use the recalled HydroSil Go catheters with catalog numbers REF 71808 through REF 71818 and the listed lot numbers are affected. Patients using these catheters for medical purposes are at risk of infection if sterility is compromised.
Check the catalog number on the catheter packaging (REF 71808, REF 71810, REF 71812, REF 71814, REF 71816, or REF 71818) and the lot number listed for each model. The affected items have specific lot numbers associated with each catalog number.
Identify the catalog number and lot number on the catheter packaging to confirm if it is affected.
C.R. Bard recalls these catheters because a manufacturing defect may cause the resealing label to separate from the foil pouch, potentially compromising sterility.
The affected models include catalog numbers REF 71808, REF 71810, REF 71812, REF 71814, REF 71816, and REF 71818 with specific lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
Check the catalog number on the packaging and compare it to the list of affected models (REF 71808-REF 71818) and the associated lot numbers.
We’ve drafted a message you can send C.R. Bard to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1701-2023 — C.R. Bard C.R. Bard Hello, I own a C.R. Bard that is covered by recall Z-1701-2023 from C.R. Bard. 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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