PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

The Bard Intra-abdominal Pressure Monitoring Device is composed of a tubing set used for infusing fluid into the urinary bladder through the Foley catheter sampling port. It utilizes a clamping device to occlude the urinary drainage tubing to form a fluid column through which pressure is measured.

Reported: February 19, 2020 Initiated: January 13, 2020 #Z-1219-2020

Product Description

The Bard Intra-abdominal Pressure Monitoring Device is composed of a tubing set used for infusing fluid into the urinary bladder through the Foley catheter sampling port. It utilizes a clamping device to occlude the urinary drainage tubing to form a fluid column through which pressure is measured.

Reason for Recall

Leaks or disconnect near the sampling port of the Intra Abdominal Pressure Monitoring Device which could lead to the potential of inaccurate readings. The measurement should be confirmed with other means, such as a new IAP system of the same kind or by choosing other diagnostic means such as but not limited to alternative systems, such as open IAP measurement options or exchanging the tubing system, which does not require invasive maneuvers.

Details

Recalling Firm
C.R. Bard Inc
Units Affected
1,300 total
Distribution
Distributed Nationwide including Washington DC and Guaynabo PR; Distributed OUS to Belgium and Japan.
Location
Covington, GA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The Bard Intra-abdominal Pressure Monitoring Device is composed of a tubing set used for infusing fluid into the urinary bladder through the Foley catheter sampling port. It utilizes a clamping device to occlude the urinary drainage tubing to form a fluid column through which pressure is measured.. Recalled by C.R. Bard Inc. Units affected: 1,300 total.
Why was this product recalled?
Leaks or disconnect near the sampling port of the Intra Abdominal Pressure Monitoring Device which could lead to the potential of inaccurate readings. The measurement should be confirmed with other means, such as a new IAP system of the same kind or by choosing other diagnostic means such as but not limited to alternative systems, such as open IAP measurement options or exchanging the tubing system, which does not require invasive maneuvers.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on February 19, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1219-2020.