Cook Medical recalls multipurpose drainage catheters with expired expiration dates that exceed true shelf life. Affected units may not be safe for use. Consumers should check product labels for specific lot numbers.
Products from the affected device lots were labeled with expiration dates that exceed the true shelf life.
Cook Medical is recalling multipurpose drainage catheters that have expiration dates longer than their actual shelf life. This could mean the catheters are no longer safe to use and may cause health risks if used improperly.
The catheters have expiration dates that exceed their actual shelf life. This means the product may degrade over time and become unsafe for medical use, potentially leading to complications if used after the expiration date.
Patients using the multipurpose drainage catheter for medical purposes are most at risk. The affected units are specific lot numbers produced by Cook Medical.
Check the product label for the reference part number ULT8.5-38-25-P-CLMS-8-RH-FS and lot numbers NS15690755 or NS15408335. These specific lot numbers were affected by the expiration date issue.
Look for the reference part number ULT8.5-38-25-P-CLMS-8-RH-FS and lot numbers NS15690755 or NS15408335 on the catheter packaging.
The catheters have expiration dates that exceed their true shelf life, which could make them unsafe for medical use.
Check the product label for the reference part number ULT8.5-38-25-P-CLMS-8-RH-FS and lot numbers NS15690755 or NS15408335.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Cook Medical directly for guidance on next steps.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Cook Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1786-2026 — Cook Medical Cook Medical Hello, I own a Cook Medical that is covered by recall Z-1786-2026 from Cook 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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