Avanos Medical, Inc. BALLARD* Multi-Access Port (MAP) Catheter, Double Swivel Y- Adult, 16 French; Sterile; Single Use Recall
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
BALLARD* Multi-Access Port (MAP) Catheter, Double Swivel Y- Adult, 16 French; Sterile; Single Use
Brand
Avanos Medical, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Finished Product Code: 102007202, Alternate Code: 240168-5, Lot No.: 30135997, 30137462, 30138710, 30140310, and 30141359.
Products Sold
Finished Product Code: 102007202; Alternate Code: 240168-5; Lot No.: 30135997, 30137462, 30138710, 30140310, and 30141359.
Avanos Medical, Inc. is recalling BALLARD* Multi-Access Port (MAP) Catheter, Double Swivel Y- Adult, 16 French; Sterile; Single Use due to Product was distributed with incorrect expiration date.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Product was distributed with incorrect expiration date.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
The firm sent out a Urgent Advisory Notice dated 11/22/2021 via email to consignees notifying them of recall and identifying affected lots. Consignees were informed to check their unused inventory for affected product, and to subsequently quarantine and destroy any recalled product. Additionally, consignees were provided with a Recall Acknowledgement Form that was to be completed within five business days of receipt and returned to fieldactioncare@avanos.com. Consignees that have used recalled product and have no additional units in stock are instructed to complete the Recall Acknowledgement Form indicating that they have no inventory of impacted products.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026