Cook Medical recalls EchoTip Ultra HD Endoscopic Ultrasound Access Needles (ECHO-HD-19-A, G52012) due to potential bacterial endotoxin contamination. Affected units may pose health risks during medical procedures.
Devices may contain elevated levels of bacterial endotoxin.
Cook Medical is recalling specific EchoTip Ultra HD Endoscopic Ultrasound Access Needles because they may contain elevated levels of bacterial endotoxin. This could pose health risks during medical procedures if the needles are used without proper sterilization.
The needles may contain elevated levels of bacterial endotoxin, which can cause infections or adverse reactions if introduced into the body during medical procedures. This risk is particularly concerning in sterile environments where strict infection control is required.
Medical professionals who use the recalled EchoTip Ultra HD needles for endoscopic ultrasound procedures are most at risk. Patients receiving these procedures with the recalled needles could also be affected.
Check for the model ECHO-HD-19-A and lot numbers C2145003 or C2144407 on the needle packaging or label. The product was sold under the catalog number ECHO-HD-19-A and global product number G52012.
Look for the model ECHO-HD-19-A and lot numbers C2145003 or C2144407 on the needle packaging or label.
The recall states the needles may contain elevated levels of bacterial endotoxin, which could pose health risks during medical procedures. However, the specific risk level is not detailed in the official notice.
Check for the model ECHO-HD-19-A and lot numbers C2145003 or C2144407 on the needle packaging or label.
The official recall notice does not specify a remedy or action steps for affected products.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Cook Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1832-2024 — Cook Medical Cook Medical Hello, I own a Cook Medical that is covered by recall Z-1832-2024 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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