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Ballard* Closed Suction System 98298Recalls & reported problems

Avanos Medical, Inc. · Turbo-Cleaning Closed Suction Catheter, Double Swivel Elbow - Adult · Class 1

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Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
2
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00609038982984), received between Jul 28, 2022 and Jul 28, 2022 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Suction Failure” (2 reports).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Suction Failure2

Patient problems

  • Insufficient Information2

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionJul 28, 2022Suction Failure; Suction Failure

    IT WAS REPORTED WHEN THE THUMB VALVE WAS PUSHED, IT DID NOT SUCTION. THERE WAS NO REPORTED INJURY.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 15126221 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 28, 2022Suction Failure; Suction Failure

    IT WAS REPORTED WHEN THE THUMB VALVE WAS PUSHED, IT DID NOT SUCTION. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 15126206 ↗

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