Cook recalls Melker Universal Cuffed Emergency Cricothyrotomy Catheter Sets with expiration dates exceeding true shelf life. Affected items include specific lot numbers and reference part numbers. No remedy is stated in the recall notice.
Products from the affected device lots were labeled with expiration dates that exceed the true shelf life.
Cook is recalling certain Melker Universal Cuffed Emergency Cricothyrotomy Catheter Sets because their expiration dates exceed the actual shelf life. This could lead to product failure over time, but the recall does not specify a remedy or action for consumers.
The catheter sets have expiration dates that are longer than the actual shelf life of the product. This means the product may degrade or become ineffective over time, potentially leading to failure during emergency use.
Healthcare professionals who use the Melker catheter sets for emergency airway management may own or use affected products. Patients or caregivers using these devices are at minimal risk if the products are not expired.
Check for the reference part number C-TCCSB-500-UNI or C-TCCSB-500-UNI-01, and lot numbers listed in the recall notice (e.g., NS16189671, 16191668, etc.). The product was sold with specific order numbers and UDI codes.
Identify the reference part number and lot number on the catheter set to determine if it is affected.
The recall is due to expiration dates exceeding the true shelf life of the product, which could lead to degradation over time.
The recall notice does not specify any remedy or action for consumers.
Check for the reference part numbers C-TCCSB-500-UNI or C-TCCSB-500-UNI-01 and lot numbers listed in the recall notice (e.g., NS16189671, 16191668).
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Subject: Recall Z-1785-2026 — Cook Cook Hello, I own a Cook that is covered by recall Z-1785-2026 from Cook. 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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