Degania Silicone, Ltd. recalls Temperature sensing catheter 14FR, Catalogue Number 102203101463DO Product Usage: This is sterile, single use, two-way…

Recall date

June 21, 2018

Source

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

Recall number

Z-2781-2018

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Degania Silicone, Ltd.

Sold / distributed

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states: IL, NC, NY and the countries of : Belgium, Israel, Japan, and Mexico.

Why it was recalled

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.

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

What was recalled

Temperature sensing catheter 14FR, Catalogue Number 102203101463DO 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 monitoring of the body core temperature during surgery or post-surgical period.