Brand Name: Ballard Product Name: Closed Suction Catheters Model/Catalog Number: 2271418-5 Sof...

FDA Recall #Z-1526-2025 — Class I — March 19, 2025

Recall #Z-1526-2025 Date: March 19, 2025 Classification: Class I Status: Ongoing

Product Description

Brand Name: Ballard Product Name: Closed Suction Catheters Model/Catalog Number: 2271418-5 Software Version: N/A Product Description: Ballard Turbo-Cleaning Closed Suction System for Adults, 14 F, DSE, MDI Component: N/A

Reason for Recall

Lack of sterility assurance for closed suction catheter systems

Recalling Firm

Avanos Medical, Inc. — Alpharetta, GA

Classification

Class I — Reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death.

Product Type

Devices

Product Quantity

1420 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.

Code Information

Lot Code: Lot/ Serial Number(s): 1555430 Each: 00609038982632 DSP: 10609038982639 Case: 20609038982636

Status

Ongoing

Voluntary / Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated