Class I — Avanos Medical, Inc.
| Recalling firm | Avanos Medical, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Registered facility | View this company's 3 registered facilities → (openFDA recall records do not name a specific facility) |
| Classification | Class I |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Reason | Lack of sterility assurance for closed suction catheter systems |
| Product | Brand Name: Ballard Product Name: Closed Suction Catheters Model/Catalog Number: 210 Software Version: N/A Product Description: Ballard Closed Suction System for Neonates/Pediatrics, 10 F, Elbow Component: N/A |
| Quantity | 4000 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN,KS, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI and the countries of South Korea, New Zealand, Canada, Mexico, Germany, England, Slovenia, France, Austria, Guadalajara. |
| Initiated | 2025-03-19 |
| Classified | 2025-04-16 |
| Recall number | Z-1522-2025 |
| Initiation | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
Source: U.S. FDA via openFDA (opens in a new tab) (device registration & enforcement). Data as of 2026-10-06. Verify this recall record at FDA → (opens in a new tab)
Cite this record
RegWarden. “Class I recall — Avanos Medical, Inc. (Z-1522-2025).” Compiled from U.S. FDA public records (openFDA; FDA Data Dashboard). Data as of 2026-10-06. https://regwarden.com/recall/96528/
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