Bard Clean-Cath Catheter Recall: Missing Tip and Packaging Issue
Bard recalls 12 French female intermittent catheters due to missing tip and unsealed packaging. Affected units have specific lot numbers and expiration dates. Consumers should contact Bard for details.
Lower-risk recall
The device catheter tip was cut off (no tip) and the product packaging was not fully sealed.
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What happened, in plain English
Bard is recalling intermittent catheters that may have a missing tip and unsealed packaging. This could lead to improper use or contamination if the catheter is not properly sealed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/63433-bard-clean-cath-catheter-recall-missing-tip-and-packaging-issue.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/63433-bard-clean-cath-catheter-recall-missing-tip-and-packaging-issue · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-1431-2021
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“Bard Clean-Cath Catheter Recall: Missing Tip and Packaging Issue.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/63433-bard-clean-cath-catheter-recall-missing-tip-and-packaging-issue. Based on FDA recall #Z-1431-2021 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1431-2021%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The catheter tip may be missing, which could cause improper insertion or injury. The packaging might not be fully sealed, increasing the risk of contamination or damage to the catheter.
Who’s affected
People using Bard Clean-Cath Intermittent Catheters for urological purposes. Those with specific lot numbers or expiration dates listed in the recall are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check the product for a missing tip and unsealed packaging. Look for lot number NGDY1813 or expiration date 11/30/2024 on the packaging.
- Brand
Bard- Product
C.R. Bard, Inc. recalls Bard Clean-Cath Intermittent Catheter, 12 French female length (catheter, urological)- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Check Product
Inspect the catheter for a missing tip and unsealed packaging.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide, and outside the U.S.
FDA distribution: “Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution and the countries of Australia, Canada.” 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 terminated this recall 2.1 years after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
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-1431-2021 (January 11, 2021) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1431-2021 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 19, 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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