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 certain MAHURKAR dialysis catheters due to a risk of blockage from excessive silicone lubricant. This could delay treatment or cause complications like reduced blood flow or blood clots.
The catheter tip can become blocked by excessive silicone-based lubricant (MDX), which may cause partial or full blockages. This can lead to reduced blood flow, treatment delays, or blood clots.
Healthcare providers using the recalled catheters for acute dialysis treatments are most at risk. Patients receiving dialysis through these catheters may experience treatment delays or complications.
Check for the model number 'MAHURKAR 12 Fr High Pressure Triple Lumen Acute Dialysis Catheter, 20 cm, Curved Extensions, Kit' with the reference number 8888345629HP. Lot numbers include 1828200086 through 2234800071.
Identify the product by checking the model number and reference number on the catheter packaging.
Reach out to Covidien for guidance on whether your catheter is affected and next steps.
The recall indicates a potential risk of blockage from excessive silicone lubricant, so affected units should not be used until confirmed safe.
Blockage may cause treatment delays, reduced blood flow, or blood clots, requiring medical intervention.
Check the model number and reference number on the packaging; affected units have the specific lot numbers listed in the recall.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Covidien to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2389-2023 — Covidien Covidien Hello, I own a Covidien that is covered by recall Z-2389-2023 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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