Medtronic recalls HR-ACT cartridges with dry blood on labels. This could lead to contamination during use. Affected units include specific lot numbers. Contact Medtronic for details.
Medtronic personnel observed trace amounts of dry blood on the external carton label and Instructions for Use (IFU) in five boxes of one lot of ACT Cartridges.
Medtronic is recalling HR-ACT (High Range Activated Clotting Time) Cartridges with dry blood observed on labels. This could cause contamination during use, though the risk is low and no injuries have been reported.
Dry blood on the external carton label and Instructions for Use (IFU) could lead to contamination during use. This might affect the accuracy of blood clotting tests if the blood residue is not properly cleaned.
Users of Medtronic HR-ACT Cartridges with the specific lot number 232135734 are affected. Patients using these cartridges for blood clotting tests are most at risk.
Check for the lot number 232135734 on the cartridge packaging. The product is labeled as HR-ACT (High Range Activated Clotting Time) Cartridges with reference number 402-03.
Inspect the external carton label and Instructions for Use (IFU) for dry blood residue.
Medtronic personnel observed trace amounts of dry blood on the external carton label and Instructions for Use (IFU) in five boxes of one lot of ACT Cartridges.
Check for dry blood on the external carton label and Instructions for Use (IFU). If present, contact Medtronic for further instructions.
The recall indicates a potential for contamination, but no injuries have been reported. The risk is considered low.
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