Medical Device Recall: 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-Adapte
Avanos Medical, Inc. · March 19, 2025
Reason for Recall
Lack of sterility assurance for closed suction catheter systems
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
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.
States Affected
NATIONWIDE
Quantity Affected
1980 units
Source: FDA (openFDA Device Enforcement)
Recall number: Z-1521-2025
Status: ongoing
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