Covidien recalls MAHURKAR 12 Fr High Pressure Triple Lumen Acute Dialysis Catheters with potential occlusion from excessive silicone lubricant. Affected units may cause treatment delays or complications.
Catheter center lumen was found to have an occlusion in the tip of the catheter; the source of the occlusion an excessive MDX, a silicone-based lubricant which coats the catheter tip. An occluded, partially or fully, and/or uncured or excessive MDX may dislodge from the catheter lead to full catheter obstruction resulting in delay to treatment and partial obstruction resulting in reduced flow, or particulate dislodgement that may result in delay to treatment, hemolysis, embolism/embolus or thrombosis/thrombus
Covidien is recalling specific dialysis catheters that may have an occlusion (blockage) at the tip due to excessive silicone lubricant. This could lead to treatment delays, reduced blood flow, or serious complications like blood clots or embolisms if the catheter becomes blocked.
The catheter tip can become blocked by excessive silicone-based lubricant (MDX), which may cause partial or full blockages. This can delay treatment, reduce blood flow, or cause particles to dislodge, leading to blood clots, embolisms, or other serious complications.
Patients using hemodialysis treatments with the recalled catheters are most at risk. Healthcare providers who use these catheters for acute dialysis treatments may also be affected.
Check for the model name 'MAHURKAR 12 Fr High Pressure Triple Lumen Acute Dialysis Catheter, 20 cm, Curved Extensions, PASS Tray' with the reference number 8888103002HP. Lot numbers 2133700232, 2133700247, and 2133700248 are affected.
Identify the model name and reference number on the catheter packaging or label.
Reach out to your healthcare provider to determine if you have the recalled catheter model and discuss next steps.
The catheter tip may become blocked by excessive silicone-based lubricant (MDX), which can cause treatment delays, reduced blood flow, or serious complications like blood clots or embolisms.
Check the model and reference number on the catheter packaging. Contact your healthcare provider for guidance on whether you need to replace it.
Yes, lot numbers 2133700232, 2133700247, and 2133700248 are affected.
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Subject: Recall Z-2374-2023 — Covidien Covidien Hello, I own a Covidien that is covered by recall Z-2374-2023 from Covidien. 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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