C.R. Bard, Inc. recalls BARD¿ Piston Syringe, 60cc, Rx Only, Sterile, The BARD¿ Syringe is available in a single use plastic design which featu…

Recall date

August 3, 2016

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-0737-2017

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

C.R. Bard, Inc.

Sold / distributed

Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) and Internationally to Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Mexico, France and Italy.

Why it was recalled

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

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

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.