Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported December 10, 2014
Some of the intermediate boxes within lot 140417-3, were labeled as P8, a French Size 8 pediatric catheter but actually contain P10, French Size 10 pediatric catheters. Trying to…
Cure Medical LLC recalled Pediatric, 10Fr, Intermittent Urinary Catheters Model: P10 Pouch Label UPC (P10) *+M405… - a moderate-severity action.
Pediatric, 10Fr, Intermittent Urinary Catheters Model: P10 Pouch Label UPC (P10) *+M405… was recalled by Cure Medical LLC in December 10, 2014. Reason: Some of the intermediate boxes within lot 140417-3, were labeled as P8, a French Size 8 pediatric catheter bu…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0496-2015 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Cure Medical LLC issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Some of the intermediate boxes within lot 140417-3, were labeled as P8, a French Size 8 pediatric catheter bu….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0496-2015 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0496-2015) was formally reported on December 10, 2014, with the manufacturer initiating the action on November 11, 2014. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Cure Medical LLC is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Newport Beach, CA. Federal records list the affected scope as 192 cases = 1,920 boxes = 57,600 each.
The documented reason for this recall is: Some of the intermediate boxes within lot 140417-3, were labeled as P8, a French Size 8 pediatric catheter but actually contain P10, French Size 10 pediatric catheters. Trying to use a P10 catheter for bladder drainage… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide Distribution. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
192 cases = 1,920 boxes = 57,600 each
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Pediatric, 10Fr, Intermittent Urinary Catheters Model: P10 Pouch Label UPC (P10) *+M405P100C* Intermediate Box Label UPC (P10) *+M405P103F* Carton Label UPC (P10) *+M405P105H* The product is distributed individually or in intermediate boxes containing 30 individual, sterile packaged catheters (PA/PE film and dialyzing paper pouches). There are 30 catheters packaged in sterile pouches that are placed into an intermediate box, 10 of these intermediate boxes packaged into one case. Intended to be used by pediatric males and females for the purpose of bladder drainage
Some of the intermediate boxes within lot 140417-3, were labeled as P8, a French Size 8 pediatric catheter but actually contain P10, French Size 10 pediatric catheters. Trying to use a P10 catheter for bladder drainage, where P8 catheters have been prescribed, may result in acute urinary retention; and, forced attempts to insert the French Size 10 catheter lead to urethral trauma.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0496-2015 |
| Date reported | December 10, 2014 |
| Date initiated | November 11, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Cure Medical LLC |
| Firm location | Newport Beach, CA |
| Affected scope | 192 cases = 1,920 boxes = 57,600 each |
| Distribution | Nationwide Distribution |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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