Medline recalls reprocessed Abbott Inquiry Steerable Diagnostic Catheters due to potential small particles causing inflammation, infection, or blood clots. Affected units include specific model numbers and lots.
These lots of reprocessed catheters may contain small particles of residual material. If affected devices are used, there is a risk of inflammatory response, systemic infection, or granulomatous reaction or thrombus reaction which may lead to cerebral or pulmonary embolism, or deep vein thrombosis. Expansion of recall Z-2610/2614-2025
Medline is recalling certain reprocessed Abbott Inquiry Steerable Diagnostic Catheters because they may contain small particles that could cause inflammation, infection, or blood clots. This is serious for medical procedures and requires immediate attention.
These catheters may have small particles of residual material from reprocessing. If used, they can cause inflammation, infection, or blood clots that might lead to serious complications like pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis.
Healthcare professionals using these catheters for medical procedures are most at risk. Patients receiving these catheters during treatment may also be affected.
Check for model numbers: 81105RH, 81172RH, 81202RH, 81483RH, 81102RH, 81104RH, 81174RH, 81531RH, 81532RH, 81107RH, 81402RH, 81404RH, 81405RH, 81474RH, 81473RH. Also look for lot numbers EP250618 or specific UDI-DI codes.
Immediately stop using any affected catheters as they may cause serious health risks.
Affected models include Abbott Inquiry Steerable Diagnostic Catheter 10 Elec. 2-5-2mm (81105RH, 81172RH), 20 Elec. 2-10-2mm (81202RH), and 4 Elec. 5mm (81483RH), among others with specific lot numbers.
Using these catheters may cause inflammation, infection, or blood clots that could lead to serious complications like pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis.
Check for model numbers like 81105RH, 81172RH, 81202RH, 81483RH, and lot numbers EP250618 or specific UDI-DI codes listed in the recall.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medline to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1320-2026 — Medline Medline Hello, I own a Medline that is covered by recall Z-1320-2026 from Medline. 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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