CooperSurgical recalls NEO-fit Neonatal Endotracheal Tube Grip (Part 42-2540) due to loose metal clips that have been ingested by patients or caused throat lacerations.
Firm has received 11 complaints involving a loose or detached metal clips, including 3 cases where the metal clip was ingested by the patient, and 3 cases where the metal clip was removed from the patient's mouth. In one case, the patient suffered a laceration to the throat.
CooperSurgical is recalling neonatal endotracheal tube grips with part number 42-2540 because metal clips can become loose or detached, leading to patients swallowing them or sustaining throat injuries. This is serious for infants who require these tubes for breathing support.
The metal clips can become loose or detach from the tube grip, potentially being swallowed by the patient. Ingestion has caused three cases where the clip was removed from the patient's mouth and one case of throat laceration.
Healthcare providers using this specific neonatal endotracheal tube grip in hospitals or clinics. Infants receiving breathing support with this device are most at risk.
Check for the part number 42-2540 on the device. The lot/serial numbers listed in the recall include specific sequences like 272992 00888937016659 through 320400 00888937016659.
Immediately stop using the recalled neonatal endotracheal tube grip if it has the part number 42-2540 and the listed lot/serial numbers.
CooperSurgical has received 11 complaints about loose or detached metal clips, including three cases where the clip was ingested by patients and one case of throat laceration.
Immediately stop using it and contact CooperSurgical for instructions on how to return it.
Look for the part number 42-2540 and check if the lot/serial numbers match the list provided in the recall.
We’ve drafted a message you can send CooperSurgical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0223-2023 — CooperSurgical CooperSurgical Hello, I own a CooperSurgical that is covered by recall Z-0223-2023 from CooperSurgical. 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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