C.R. Bard, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2016 - (Recall #: Z-0735-2017)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2016.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

BARD¿ Irrigation, Syringe 70cc With Resectoscope Tip, Catheter Tip, Luer Adapter And Cap, Rx Only, Sterile, The BARD¿ Syringe is available in a single use plastic design which features a 60cc or 70cc capacity graduated barrel. It has a thumb ring plunger for one-handed use. A catheter adapter tip and Luer adapter tip are included. BARD¿ Syringe allows one-hand use with a 60cc or 70cc graduated barrel and thumb-ring plunger and is indicated for catheter irrigation use. BARD¿ Syringe is intended for Cytoscope or Resectoscope irrigation, catheter irrigation and Foley catheter balloon inflation.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: August 3, 2016

Date Posted: December 21, 2016

Recall Number: Z-0735-2017

Event ID: 75469

Reason for Recall:

Package Defect: Products may be at risk for having a slit defect on the package and that may affect the product sterility.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 452,728 units

Code Information:

Product Code: 0038460, Lot Numbers: NGZC3768, NGZC5029, NGZD0924, NGZD1664, NGZD1983, NGZD3103, NGZD3241, NGZD3989, NGZD4053, GZD4923, NGZE1190, NGZE2134, NGZE3406, NGZF0305, NGZF1546, NGZF2589, NGZF3934, NGZF4488 and NGZF4885.

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) and Internationally to Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Mexico, France and Italy.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated