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Covidien Llc recalls Dover 100% Silicone Silver-Hydrogel Coated Foley Catheter with Temperature Sensor 18FR 5CCCC2W, Product Code: 50518ICT -
Recalled May 20, 2020 · FDA recall Z-1987-2020 · Covidien
Hazard
Temperature sensing catheters failed to meet the established calibrated temperature sensing tolerance of +/- 0.2¿C. Failure to correctly measure patient body temperatures could lead to an incorrect diagnosis and insufficient treatment · FDA Class II
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Description
Temperature sensing catheters failed to meet the established calibrated temperature sensing tolerance of +/- 0.2¿C. Failure to correctly measure patient body temperatures could lead to an incorrect diagnosis and insufficient treatment
Product
Dover 100% Silicone Silver-Hydrogel Coated Foley Catheter with Temperature Sensor 18FR 5CCCC2W, Product Code: 50518ICT - Product Usage: for Drainage of the Urinary bladder and simultaneous monitoring of temperature. Prescription use only.
Manufacturer(s)
Covidien Llc
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →