C.R. Bard Foley Catheter Recall: Incorrect Retainer Cap Print Hazard
C.R. Bard recalls specific models of Foley catheters due to incorrect retainer cap printing, which may lead to improper use. Affected units include model 01267522 with lot numbers NGBR0383 and NGB:2129.
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Foley Catheter with Incorrect Retainer Cap Print
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What happened, in plain English
C.R. Bard is recalling a specific type of continuous irrigation Foley catheter because the retainer cap print is incorrect. This could lead to improper use if the catheter is not secured properly. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/72331-c-r-bard-foley-catheter-recall-incorrect-retainer-cap-print.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/72331-c-r-bard-foley-catheter-recall-incorrect-retainer-cap-print · Updated August 31, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-2064-2018
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“C.R. Bard Foley Catheter Recall: Incorrect Retainer Cap Print Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated August 31, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/72331-c-r-bard-foley-catheter-recall-incorrect-retainer-cap-print. Based on FDA recall #Z-2064-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2064-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The incorrect retainer cap print may cause the catheter to become loose or dislodged during use. This could lead to improper catheter placement or potential injury if the catheter is not secured correctly.
Who’s affected
Patients who use the recalled catheter model are affected. Healthcare providers and caregivers who handle these catheters may also be at risk if they use the incorrect model.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the model number 01267522 on the catheter packaging. Lot numbers NGBR0383 and NGBR2129 are associated with the recalled units.
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C.R. Bard- Category
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What to do — step by step
Check Model Number
Look for the model number 01267522 on the catheter packaging or label.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 4 states, and outside the U.S.
FDA distribution: “FL, NY, MN and TX Canada, Japan and Taiwan” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Florida, Minnesota, New York, Texas.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 3 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.
Questions people ask
What is the specific model of catheter being recalled?
The recalled model is Bardex Lubricath 3-Way 75cc Continuous Irrigation Foley Catheter (Creevy), 22Fr. Rx (01267522).
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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-2064-2018 (December 13, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-2064-2018 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 31, 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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