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FDA Device recall Z-1987-2020

Dover 100% Silicone Silver-Hydrogel Coated Foley Catheter with Temperature Sensor 18FR 5CCCC2W, Product Code: 50518ICT - Product Usage: for…

On 2020-05-20 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Dover 100% Silicone Silver-Hydrogel Coated Foley Catheter with Temperature Sensor 18FR 5CCCC2W, Product Code: 50518ICT - Product Usage: for… by Covidien, citing temperature sensing catheters failed to meet the established calibrated temperature sensing tolerance of +/- 0.2¿C. Failure to correctly measure patient body temperatures could le….

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-1987-2020
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2020-04-30
Published2020-05-20
Last updated2026-09-13 11:55 UTC
CompanyCovidien
DistributionUS

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.

Reason

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

Identifiers

code_infoLot Numbers: 1914135864

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:55 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1987-2020%22

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