medical Class II Updated 2020-05-20

Covidien Llc recalls Dover 100% Silicone Foley Catheter with Temperature 16FR 5CC

Recalled Product

Dover 100% Silicone Foley Catheter with Temperature 16FR 5CC2W, Product Code: 50516T - Product Usage: for Drainage of the Urinary bladder and simultaneous monitoring of temperature. Prescription use only.


Hazard / Issue

Temperature sensing catheters failed to meet the established calibrated temperature sensing tolerance of +/- 0.2¿C. Failure to correctly measure patient body temperatures could lead to an incorrect diagnosis and insufficient treatment

Issued by

FDA

Distribution: Nationwide (United States)
Lot/Code Info: Lot Numbers: 1908700664, 1918351164
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