Recall Z-0737-2017

C.R. Bard, Inc. · initiated August 3, 2016

Class II Terminated

Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature

Product

BARD Piston Syringe, 60cc, Rx Only, Sterile, The BARD Syringe is available in a single use plastic design which features a 60cc or 70cc capacity graduated barrel. It has a thumb ring plunger for one-handed use. A catheter adapter tip and Luer adapter tip are included. BARD Syringe allows one-hand use with a 60cc or 70cc graduated barrel and thumb-ring plunger and is indicated for catheter irrigation use. BARD Syringe is intended for Cytoscope or Resectoscope irrigation, catheter irrigation and Foley catheter balloon inflation.

Codes / lots: Product Code: 750375, Lot Numbers: NGZC4960, NGZD3108, NGZE1244, NGZE3556 and NGZF2584.

Reason for recall

Package Defect: Products may be at risk for having a slit defect on the package and that may affect the product sterility.

FDA-determined cause: Process control

Action taken

BARD Medical sent an Urgent Medical Device Product Recall letter dated August 3, 2016, to all affected consignees. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the consignee. Consignees were instructed to immediately examine their inventory and quarantine product subject to the recall. Complete and return the accompanying Recall & Effectiveness Check Form attached to the letter. If product was further distributed please identify those customers and notify them at once of the product recall by forwarding a copy of the letter. For questions regarding this recall call 770-784-6220.

Details

Recall number
Z-0737-2017
Initiated
August 3, 2016
Terminated
October 5, 2021
Product code
KYZ – Syringe, Irrigating (Non Dental)
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) and Internationally to Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Mexico, France and Italy.
Recalling firm
C.R. Bard, Inc., Covington, GA

Official FDA recall record

Other products in the same recall event

RecallProductInitiated
Z-0735-2017 Class IIBARD Irrigation, Syringe 70cc With Resectoscope Tip, Catheter Tip, Luer Adapter And Cap…Package Defect: Products may be at risk for having a slit defect on the package and that may affect the… 08/03/2016Terminated
Z-0736-2017 Class IIBARD 70cc Piston Syringe with Catheter Tip, Luer Adapter and Cap, Rx Only, The BARD…Package Defect: Products may be at risk for having a slit defect on the package and that may affect the… 08/03/2016Terminated
Z-0738-2017 Class IIBARDIA 60cc Piston Irrigation Syringe, Sterile, Rx Only, The BARD Syringe is available…Package Defect: Products may be at risk for having a slit defect on the package and that may affect the… 08/03/2016Terminated