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Option-vm Urinary Catheter recalled over sterility concerns

Recall date
July 11, 2016
Source
U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report
Official notice title
C.R. Bard, Inc. recalls Option-vm Urinary Catheter. Male use only. Latex Free. Sterile, Rx only.
Recall number
Z-2831-2016
FDA classification
Class II
Brand / firm
C.R. Bard, Inc.
Sold / distributed
US Distribution to the states of : AL, CA, CO, FL, IL, IN, MA, MD, NJ, NY, OR, PA, TN, WA, and WI.

Why it was recalled

During an FDA inspection it was found out that the Practical Foley Catheters to be potentially nonsterile.

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

What was recalled

Option-vm Urinary Catheter. Male use only. Latex Free. Sterile, Rx only.

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