Product description

LoFric 40cm CH12 Nelaton Catheter
Urethral catheter, drainage, single-administration

ARTG Number: 204668

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Reason the product is recalled

Some urethral catheter boxes have been incorrectly labelled.

The hazards to consumers

The user may insert the incorrect catheter into a patient due to mislabelling on the box. This could lead to the wrong insertion angle, with a possible result of minor bleeding/trauma.

What consumers should do

Dentsply Serona is advising customers to inspect stock for lot 18192 and identify any units that may experience this labelling anomaly.

In the event impacted stock is identified, consumers are requested to contact the Customer Care Nurses on 1800 622 492 to arrange return and replacement.

Details to help identify the product

Supplier running the recall

Identifying numbers

Other identifying numbers

Lot Number 18192

Where the product was sold

New South Wales
Queensland
Victoria

Responsible regulators

Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.

Quote PRA number 2018/17150 when contacting a regulator about this recall.

Recall and remedy questions

Contact the Therapeutic Goods Administration if you have:

  • a question about the remedy being offered to you by the business that is responsible for managing this recall, or
  • concerns about the way the business is managing this recall.