Medtronic recalls Duet External Drainage System with potential catheter disconnection from patient line. Affected units have specific lot numbers. Stop using immediately to prevent serious complications.
Potential for catheter disconnection from the patient line stopcock connectors.
Medtronic is recalling its Duet External Drainage and Monitoring System due to a risk of catheter disconnection from patient line stopcock connectors. This could lead to serious complications if the system is used without proper connection.
The system's catheter can disconnect from the patient line stopcock connectors, potentially causing cerebrospinal fluid leakage or other complications. This disconnection could lead to serious health issues if not addressed immediately.
Patients using the Medtronic Duet system for cerebrospinal fluid drainage are affected. Those with the specific lot numbers listed in the recall are most at risk.
Check for the product name 'Medtronic Duet External Drainage and Monitoring System' with lot numbers listed in the recall. The affected units have specific lot numbers starting with 221604935 through 227194736.
Discontinue use of the affected Medtronic Duet system to prevent potential catheter disconnection.
The Medtronic Duet External Drainage and Monitoring System with specific lot numbers listed in the recall.
Check your product's lot numbers against the list provided in the recall: 221604935 through 227194736.
Stop using the system immediately to prevent potential catheter disconnection.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medtronic to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1164-2024 — Medtronic Medtronic Hello, I own a Medtronic that is covered by recall Z-1164-2024 from Medtronic. 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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