BD recalled 149,310 hydrophilic catheters due to a labeling error regarding expiration dates. The recall affects the 14 Fr (4.7 mm) straight tip model, REF: RTU14F. Healthcare providers and patients must stop using the product immediately.
Labeling error, Incorrect expiration date
Patients and healthcare providers should stop using this device immediately. Follow the recall instructions provided by the manufacturer. Contact HANGZHOU BEVER MEDICAL DEVICES CO., LTD. or your healthcare provider for instructions. Notification method: Letter
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The BD Ready-to-Use Hydrophilic Catheter is designed for patients requiring intermittent catheterization. Consumers typically buy this product for convenience and ease of use in managing urinary retention or incontinence.
The incorrect labeling of expiration dates can lead to patients using a catheter that is no longer safe, increasing the risk of infection or device failure.
This recall is not part of a broader industry pattern.
Consumers must stop using the product immediately, which may cause inconvenience and require obtaining a replacement.
The lot number can usually be found on the packaging or the catheter box.
Expect a refund or replacement processing time of approximately 4-6 weeks after returning the product.
Keep a copy of your purchase receipt, any correspondence with the manufacturer, and photos of the product as evidence.
The recall involves the BD Ready-to-Use Hydrophilic Catheter 14 Fr (4.7 mm) Straight Tip, Coated, Female, REF: RTU14F. Approximately 149,310 units are affected, distributed nationwide in the U.S., particularly in Georgia. The catheters were sold under the brand Hangzhou Bever Medical Devices Co.
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