Avanos Medical recalls PEG kits with contaminated lidocaine hydrochloride injection. Affected units include model 7170-20 with specific lot numbers. Consumers should contact the manufacturer for details.
Lidocaine hydrochloride injection, the subject of a supplier recall for quality issues, were included into sterile kits and sets.
Avanos Medical is recalling PEG kits that contain lidocaine hydrochloride injection from a supplier with quality issues. This could pose a risk of contamination during medical procedures.
The lidocaine hydrochloride injection was included in sterile kits due to a supplier's quality issue. This contamination could lead to infection or adverse reactions during medical procedures.
Healthcare professionals using the PEG kits for feeding tubes may be affected. Patients receiving these kits are at risk if the contaminated lidocaine is used.
Check for model number 7170-20 on the kit. Affected units have lot numbers 30370714, 30373419, 30374048, or 30378746.
Reach out to Avanos Medical for specific instructions on handling affected kits.
The recall states that lidocaine hydrochloride injection was included in sterile kits due to a supplier quality issue. The product may not be safe for use.
Contact Avanos Medical directly for details on affected units and next steps.
Look for model number 7170-20 and lot numbers 30370714, 30373419, 30374048, or 30378746.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Avanos Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2342-2026 — Avanos Medical Avanos Medical Hello, I own a Avanos Medical that is covered by recall Z-2342-2026 from Avanos Medical. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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