[Recalled] Temperature sensing catheter 18FR, Catalogue Number 102203101863DO Product Usage: This is sterile, single use, two-way silicone Foley Catheter with a thermistor embedded in the third lumen. It is intended for use in the drain
Authorities recorded a safety problem with this product. The details below come directly from the government recall notice.
Recall details
| Product | Temperature sensing catheter 18FR, Catalogue Number 102203101863DO Product Usage: This is sterile, single use, two-way silicone Foley Catheter with a thermistor embedded in the third lumen. It is intended for use in the drainage/ collection of urine from the urinary bladder and simultaneous moni |
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| Brand / manufacturer | Degania Silicone, Ltd. |
| Category | device |
| Issuing authority | FDA_DEVICE |
| Reference | Z-2783-2018 |
| Country of notice | Israel |
| Risk level | Class II |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 21 June 2018 |
Why it was recalled
According to the FDA_DEVICE notice, the identified hazard is: The catheters are suspected to contain defective sensors; if used, defective catheter will show lower body temperature than the actual body temperature of a patient.
This Class II recall concerns device products distributed in Israel and was recorded by FDA_DEVICE. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
Check whether your unit is affected and follow the authority's guidance before further use.
Read the full official notice →
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