Micro Therapeutics recalls sterile Echelon-14 microcatheters (REF 145-5092150) due to potential packaging exposure during transport. Affected units may have wet substance in outer carton.
Outer carton packaging of microcatheters were exposed to wet substance during transport.
Micro Therapeutics is recalling sterile Echelon-14 microcatheters (REF 145-5:5092150) because the outer carton packaging may have been exposed to wet substances during shipping. This could lead to contamination of the medical device before use.
The outer carton packaging may have been exposed to wet substances during transport. This could lead to contamination of the sterile microcatheters before they are used in medical procedures. Contaminated devices might cause infection or other complications.
Healthcare professionals using these microcatheters for medical procedures are likely affected. Patients receiving these devices under a prescription are at risk if the device is contaminated.
Check for the product name 'Echelon-14, 45 Tip Shape' with reference number REF 145-5092150. The lot number B177543 and unique device identifier (UDI) (00) 847536006270 are also on the packaging.
Look for the lot number B177543 and UDI (00) 847536006270 on the outer carton.
The recall does not specify if the product is safe to use. The hazard involves potential packaging exposure during transport, but no specific remedy is provided.
Check for the product name 'Echelon-14, 45 Tip Shape' with reference number REF 145-5092150, lot number B177543, and UDI (00) 847536006270 on the outer carton.
The recall does not provide specific action steps. You should check the packaging for the lot number and UDI to confirm if it is affected.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Micro Therapeutics to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1556-2022 — Micro Therapeutics Micro Therapeutics Hello, I own a Micro Therapeutics that is covered by recall Z-1556-2022 from Micro Therapeutics. 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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