Teleflex recalls non-sterile Pocket Pac i.c. catheter kits that could cause infection. Affected units have specific model and serial numbers. Contact Teleflex for replacement.
“Teleflex Pocket Pac i.c. Catheter Kit Recall: Non-sterile Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 10, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/60035-teleflex-pocket-pac-i-c-catheter-kit-recall-non-sterile. Based on FDA recall #Z-0227-2023 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0227-2023%22&limit=1).
The FDA announced on 2022-09-20 that Teleflex LLC is recalling Teleflex Medical RUSCH Pocket Pac i.c. Closed System Intermittent Catheter Kits because the product may not be sterile.
How to tell if you have it
Teleflex Medical RUSCH Pocket Pac i.c. Closed System Intermittent Catheter Kit, 14 Fr (4.7mm), REF 10096140
UPC 24026704323245
The hazard
The recalled urinary catheters may not be sterile, posing a potential infection risk.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show TELEFLEX LLC has issued 8 other recalls since 2022-08-29. In 2023-05-25, Teleflex recalled Preformed AGT Oral Endotracheal Tubes due to connector disconnection risk and Pilling Lowsley Prostatic Tractor CVD Retractors for incomplete cleaning instructions. Other recent recalls of similar products include Medtronic DLP Retrograde Cannula Recall (2026-04-21), Medline Convenience Kits Recall (2026-01-07), and Stryker Daig Livewire Steerable Catheter Recall (2026-04-10).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the model number 14 Fr (4.7mm) with serial tag UDI (01)24026704323245(17)250405(10)74E2200810. The product was sold with the reference number REF 10096140.
Brand
Teleflex
Product
Teleflex Medical RUSCH Pocket Pac i.c. Closed System Intermittent Catheter Kit, 14 Fr (4.7mm), REF 10096140
Category
Medical device
Based on the official FDA remedy
What to do — step by step
Check Product Serial
Look for the serial tag UDI (01)24026704323245(17)250405(10)74E2200810 on the catheter kit.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 9 states.
Listed by the agency
Not listed
FDA distribution: “TN, CA, NC, TX, FL, OH, MO, IL, OR” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
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-0227-2023 (September 20, 2022) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0227-2023 to see it in context.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 10, 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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