Covidien recalls MAHURKAR 12 Fr High Pressure Triple Lumen Acute Dialysis Catheters with potential occlusion due to excessive MDX lubricant. Affected units may cause blockages or clotting risks during dialysis treatment.
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 MAHURKAR dialysis catheters that may have an occlusion (blockage) at the tip due to excessive silicone-based lubricant. This could lead to treatment delays, reduced blood flow, or clotting risks during dialysis.
The catheter tip may become blocked by excessive silicone-based lubricant (MDX) that can dislodge, causing partial or full blockages. This may lead to reduced blood flow, clotting, or embolism during dialysis.
Healthcare professionals using the recalled catheters for acute dialysis treatments are most at risk. Patients receiving dialysis with these catheters could experience treatment delays or complications.
Check for the model: MAHURKAR 12 Fr High Pressure Triple Lumen Acute Dialysis Catheter, 16 cm, Curved Extensions. The reference number is 8888345512HP. Lot numbers include 2018800014, 2023400145, 2027200276, 2119400215, 2130800064, 2201000047.
Verify the model number and lot numbers listed in the recall notice to confirm if your catheter is affected.
The catheter tip may become blocked by excessive silicone-based lubricant (MDX), which can dislodge and cause blockages or clotting during dialysis.
Using the recalled catheter could lead to treatment delays, reduced blood flow, clotting, or embolism during dialysis.
Check for the model: MAHURKAR 12 Fr High Pressure Triple Lumen Acute Dialysis Catheter, 16 cm, Curved Extensions with reference number 8888345512HP and lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Covidien to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2382-2023 — Covidien Covidien Hello, I own a Covidien that is covered by recall Z-2382-2023 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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