Rusch, Soft Rubber (Nelaton and Nelaton Robinson), Bladder Catheter, Sterile. These catheters are indicated for the routine drainage of urine from the bladder. These catheters are not intended or designed for indwelling use.
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: Product Code #402100060, Lot #13491 & 13501; Product Code #402140120, Lot #13371, 13391 & 13511; Product Code #401140140, 13501, 14091, 14141, 13271, 13461, 13481, 14061, 14081 & 14101; Product Code #402140160, Lot #13411, 13291, 13311, 13301, 13391 & 13491; Product Code #402140240, Lot #13311 & 13391; Product Code #403300100, Lot #13311, 13411, 13461, 13481, 14041, 14091 & 14131; Product Code #403340140, Lot #13291; Product Code #403900080, Lot #13371 & 13411; Product Code #403900100, Lot #13261 & 13441; Product Code #403900120, Lot #13351, 13451, 13511 & 13461 and Product Code #410200200, Lot #13411. On 1/9/2015 recall expanded to include: Product Code: 40214-000080, Lot numbers 14101 & 13301; Product Code: 402140-000140, Lot number: 14281; Product Code: 402140-0001160, Lot number: 13491; Product Code: 402140-000180, Lot number: 13391 and Product Code; 402140-000240, Lot numbers: 13391 & 14027.
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Teleflex Medical
- Reason for Recall:
- Misbranding: Although the product labeling identifies the catheters as "soft rubber," the Natural Rubber Latex caution statement was not printed on the product label.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- terminated
Product Information
Full Description:
Rusch, Soft Rubber (Nelaton and Nelaton Robinson), Bladder Catheter, Sterile. These catheters are indicated for the routine drainage of urine from the bladder. These catheters are not intended or designed for indwelling use.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
Product Code #402100060, Lot #13491 & 13501; Product Code #402140120, Lot #13371, 13391 & 13511; Product Code #401140140, 13501, 14091, 14141, 13271, 13461, 13481, 14061, 14081 & 14101; Product Code #402140160, Lot #13411, 13291, 13311, 13301, 13391 & 13491; Product Code #402140240, Lot #13311 & 13391; Product Code #403300100, Lot #13311, 13411, 13461, 13481, 14041, 14091 & 14131; Product Code #403340140, Lot #13291; Product Code #403900080, Lot #13371 & 13411; Product Code #403900100, Lot #13261 & 13441; Product Code #403900120, Lot #13351, 13451, 13511 & 13461 and Product Code #410200200, Lot #13411. On 1/9/2015 recall expanded to include: Product Code: 40214-000080, Lot numbers 14101 & 13301; Product Code: 402140-000140, Lot number: 14281; Product Code: 402140-0001160, Lot number: 13491; Product Code: 402140-000180, Lot number: 13391 and Product Code; 402140-000240, Lot numbers: 13391 & 14027.
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-2661-2014
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