C.R. Bard recalls intra-abdominal pressure monitoring devices with potential for inaccurate readings due to leaks or disconnects near the sampling port. Users should confirm measurements with alternative methods.
Leaks or disconnect near the sampling port of the Intra Abdominal Pressure Monitoring Device which could lead to the potential of inaccurate readings. The measurement should be confirmed with other means, such as a new IAP system of the same kind or by choosing other diagnostic means such as but not limited to alternative systems, such as open IAP measurement options or exchanging the tubing system, which does not require invasive maneuvers.
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📍Recalling firmC.R. Bard Inc8195 Industrial Blvd NE · Covington, GA 30014-1497
“C.R. Bard Intra-abdominal Pressure Monitor: Inaccurate Readings Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 10, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/66056-c-r-bard-intra-abdominal-pressure-monitor-inaccurate-readings-risk. Based on FDA recall #Z-1219-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1219-2020%22&limit=1).
The FDA announced on Jan. 13, 2020, that C.R. Bard Inc voluntarily recalled its Intra-abdominal Pressure Monitoring Device due to potential leaks or disconnects near the sampling port. These defects could lead to inaccurate pressure readings for patients using the tubing set.
How to tell if you have it
Brand: C.R. Bard
Product: The Bard Intra-abdominal Pressure Monitoring Device
Product Code: IAP001
Lot Numbers: NGDQ2943, NGDS0622
The hazard
The device features a tubing set used for infusing fluid into the urinary bladder through the Foley catheter sampling port. Leaks or disconnects near the sampling port could lead to the potential of inaccurate readings.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show C.R. Bard Inc has 26 other recalls on record since June 2, 2017. Other recent recalls include the C.R. Bard Pericare Wipes Recall (June 25, 2026), the C.R. Bard Silastic Foley Catheters Recall (April 23, 2026), and the BD InLay Optima Ureteral Stent Kit recall (Nov. 6, 2025). Other recent recalls of similar products include the Midmark IQvitals Zone Blood Pressure Device (Aug. 21, 2026), the ConMed AirSeal 12mm Access Port Recall (May 14, 2026), and the Bard Safe-T-Centesis 6 Fr Catheter Drainage Tray Recall (Nov. 6, 2025).
How to tell if you have this one
The device has product code IAP001 with lot numbers NGDQ2943 or NGDS0622. It was used for infusing fluid into the urinary bladder through a Foley catheter sampling port.
Brand
C.R. Bard
Category
Medical device
Based on the official FDA remedy
What to do — step by step
Confirm Measurements
Verify pressure readings with alternative methods like a new IAP system or other diagnostic tools.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide, and outside the U.S.
Nationwide
Not listed
FDA distribution: “Distributed Nationwide including Washington DC and Guaynabo PR; Distributed OUS to Belgium and Japan.” 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 15 months after the firm started it.
1Firm started the recall
2FDA classified it Class II
3Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
4FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Official source: FDA Recall #Z-1219-2020 (January 13, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1219-2020 to see it in context.
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