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FDA Devices Critical Class I Ongoing

Brand Name: Ballard Product Name: Closed Suction Catheters Model/Catalog Number: 198 Software Version: N/A Product Description: Ballard Closed Suction System for Neonates/Pediatrics, 8 F, Y-Adapter Component: No

Reported: April 23, 2025 Initiated: March 19, 2025 #Z-1521-2025

Product Description

Brand Name: Ballard Product Name: Closed Suction Catheters Model/Catalog Number: 198 Software Version: N/A Product Description: Ballard Closed Suction System for Neonates/Pediatrics, 8 F, Y-Adapter Component: No

Reason for Recall

Lack of sterility assurance for closed suction catheter systems

Details

Recalling Firm
Avanos Medical, Inc.
Units Affected
1980 units
Distribution
Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN,KS, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI and the countries of South Korea, New Zealand, Canada, Mexico, Germany, England, Slovenia, France, Austria, Guadalajara.
Location
Alpharetta, GA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Brand Name: Ballard Product Name: Closed Suction Catheters Model/Catalog Number: 198 Software Version: N/A Product Description: Ballard Closed Suction System for Neonates/Pediatrics, 8 F, Y-Adapter Component: No. Recalled by Avanos Medical, Inc.. Units affected: 1980 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Lack of sterility assurance for closed suction catheter systems
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on April 23, 2025. Severity: Critical. Recall number: Z-1521-2025.