Teleflex recalls sterile thoracic catheters due to lack of sterility assurance. Affected units may cause infections if used without proper sterility.
Teleflex is recalling this product due to a lack of assurance of sterility.
Teleflex is recalling sterile thoracic catheters that could be contaminated, risking infections if used. This affects medical procedures where the catheter drains fluid from the chest.
The catheters lack proper sterility assurance, which could lead to infections if used in medical procedures. This is a risk during drainage of fluid from the chest cavity.
Healthcare providers using these catheters for medical procedures. Patients undergoing thoracic drainage treatments are most at risk.
Check for the catalog number DRAC-32S. Look for manufacturing lot/serial numbers starting with 73J2000276. The product is sold in single-use packaging.
Verify the catalog number DRAC-32S and lot/serial numbers starting with 73J2000276.
Teleflex is recalling these catheters due to a lack of assurance of sterility.
The catheters could be contaminated, leading to infections during medical procedures.
Check for catalog number DRAC-32S and lot/serial numbers starting with 73J2000276.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Teleflex to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1298-2021 — Teleflex Teleflex Hello, I own a Teleflex that is covered by recall Z-1298-2021 from Teleflex. 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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