C.R. Bard SureStep Foley Tray System Recall: White Paper Residue Risk
C.R. Bard recalls SureStep Foley Tray System due to potential white paper residue on catheters. Affected units have specific lot numbers and expiration dates. Consumers should contact for details.
Lower-risk recall
There is potential for a white paper-type residue attached to the catheter.
Contact the company
What happened, in plain English
C.R. Bard is recalling its SureStep Foley Tray System because it may leave white paper-like residue on catheters. This residue could cause issues during urine drainage procedures, though the exact risk is not specified in the recall. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/65400-c-r-bard-surestep-foley-tray-system-recall-white-paper.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/65400-c-r-bard-surestep-foley-tray-system-recall-white-paper · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-1970-2020
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“C.R. Bard SureStep Foley Tray System Recall: White Paper Residue Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/65400-c-r-bard-surestep-foley-tray-system-recall-white-paper. Based on FDA recall #Z-1970-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1970-2020%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The system may leave a white paper-type residue on catheters during use. This residue could interfere with the catheter's function or cause complications during urine drainage procedures, though the exact risk is not detailed in the recall.
Who’s affected
Patients using the SureStep Foley Tray System for urine drainage, particularly those with catheters that may have residue. Healthcare providers and caregivers are most at risk due to potential contamination.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the catalog number A304716A, UDI 00801741104299, and lot numbers NGDX4745 through NGDY0568 with specific expiration dates.
- Brand
C.R. Bard- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Contact C.R. Bard
Reach out to C.R. Bard for specific instructions on how to handle the recalled product.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide; the notice names 24 states.
FDA distribution: “US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AZ, CA, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NE, NJ, NY, RI, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WV.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Named in the notice: Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 13 months 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.
Questions people ask
Which lot numbers are affected?
Lot numbers NGDX4745 (Exp. 03/20/2021), NGDY0567 (Exp. 03/20/2021), NGDW1548 (Exp. 11/30/2021), NGDW0234 (Exp. 11/30/2021), NGDX4088 (Exp. 11/30/2021), NGDX4704 (Exp. 11/30/2021), and NGDY0568 (Exp. 11/30/2021).
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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-1970-2020 (April 15, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1970-2020 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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