Canadian Hospital Specialties recalls high flow insufflation tubing (model 20400161S) due to incomplete seals causing non-sterile product. Affected units may pose patient safety risks.
A customer found product with incomplete seals of P/N 20400161S, lot #185198 which can lead to non-sterile product and patient safety concerns. CHS has validated this complaint.
Canadian Hospital Specialties is recalling high flow insufflation tubing (model 20400161S) because some units have incomplete seals that could lead to non-sterile product and patient safety concerns. This recall affects medical devices used in laparoscopic procedures.
Incomplete seals in some units (lot #185198) can lead to non-sterile product. This poses a patient safety risk during surgical procedures where sterile equipment is critical.
Healthcare providers using the tubing in laparoscopic procedures are most at risk. Patients using the tubing during surgery may face safety issues if the product is non-sterile.
Check for model number 20400161S with lot number 185198. The product was sold with expiration date 2028-10-0.
Verify the model number and lot number to confirm if your tubing is affected.
The recall indicates some units have incomplete seals that could lead to non-sterile product. Affected units should not be used.
Check the model number and lot number. If it matches the affected units, stop using it and contact the manufacturer.
Look for model number 20400161S and lot number 185198. The product was sold with expiration date 2028-10-0.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Canadian Hospital Specialties to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2408-2024 — Canadian Hospital Specialties Canadian Hospital Specialties Hello, I own a Canadian Hospital Specialties that is covered by recall Z-2408-2024 from Canadian Hospital Specialties. 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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