GVS TM recalls SQ40S Blood Trans: Sterility not confirmed due to premature quality control release. Affected units sold with lot number 7536142.
Due to products being released for distribution prior to completion of the required quality control release process the sterility assurance cannot be confirmed.
GVS TM is recalling SQ40S Blood Transfusion Filters because they were released before quality control checks were complete. This means the filters might not be sterile, which could cause infections during blood transfusions.
The filters were released for distribution before the required quality control process was finished. This means the sterility of the filters could not be confirmed, potentially leading to infections if used in blood transfusions.
Blood transfusion patients and healthcare providers who use the SQ40S filters with lot number 7536142. Those at highest risk are patients receiving transfusions through these filters.
Check for the product name 'SQ40S Blood Transfusion Filter' with lot number 7536142. The product was sold by GVS TM, Inc.
Identify the lot number on the filter packaging to confirm if it's affected.
The filters were released for distribution before the required quality control process was completed, so sterility could not be confirmed.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so check the product details to see if it's affected.
The recall states that sterility could not be confirmed, which might lead to infections during blood transfusions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send GVS TM to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1157-2026 — GVS TM GVS TM Hello, I own a GVS TM that is covered by recall Z-1157-2026 from GVS TM. 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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