Medical Action Industries recalls LVAD dressing change kit (part 79544B) due to potential breach in BD ChloraPrep 3mL applicator packaging. Affected units were sold with specific lot numbers and expiration dates.
Medical convenience kits are being recalled due to a potential breach in the package integrity of a component, the BD ChloraPrep 3mL applicator.
Medical Action Industries is recalling their LVAD dressing change kits because the packaging for the BD ChloraPrep 3mL applicator might be compromised. This could lead to contamination or infection risks for patients using the kits.
The BD ChloraPrep 3mL applicator's packaging may have a breach that could allow contamination. This could lead to infection or other complications if the applicator is used without proper sterility.
Patients using LVAD (left ventricular assist device) dressing change kits manufactured by Medical Action Industries. Those with the specific part number 79544B are most at risk.
Check for the part number 79544B on the kit. The kit was sold with lot number 0000282089 and expired February 12, 2022.
Verify the part number on the kit label to confirm if it matches 79544B.
The recall is for potential packaging breaches that could lead to contamination risks, but the hazard level is low risk as the remedy does not require immediate stop-use.
Check for part number 79544B on the kit label. Affected kits were sold with lot number 0000282089 and expired February 12, 2022.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so you can check the kit details to confirm if it's affected. If affected, contact Medical Action Industries for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medical Action Industries to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1557-2021 — Medical Action Industries Medical Action Industries Hello, I own a Medical Action Industries that is covered by recall Z-1557-2021 from Medical Action Industries. 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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