Cook recalls Flexor Check-Flo Introducers with specific lot numbers due to potential sheath separation during use, which could cause life-threatening events like vessel injury or hemorrhage.
There is an increased likelihood of the introducer sheath separating at the proximal bond site. If separation occurs during use, it could result in life-threatening adverse events. The potential adverse events that may occur include, but are not limited to increased procedural time, intervention to retrieve a separated segment, embolization occluding blood flow to a vital organ, vessel injury, and hemorrhage.
Cook is recalling certain Flexor Check-Flo Introducers that may separate during use, risking life-threatening events such as vessel injury or hemorrhage. This recall affects medical devices used in vascular procedures.
The introducer sheath may separate at the connection point during use. If this separation happens, it could lead to life-threatening complications like vessel injury, hemorrhage, or blockage of blood flow to vital organs.
Healthcare professionals using the recalled Flexor Check-Flo Introducers for vascular procedures are most at risk, as separation could cause serious injury or death during medical treatments.
Check the lot numbers listed in the recall: 13029693, 13029694, 13039738, 13039739, 13094338, 13094339, 13094340, 13094344, 13112923, and other specific numbers listed in the recall notice.
Discontinue use of the recalled Flexor Check-Flo Introducers with the listed lot numbers as they pose a risk of life-threatening separation.
The recalled device is the Flexor Check-Flo Introducer with model RPN KCFW-5.0-35-55-RB-HFANL0-HC and order number G56230.
Check the lot numbers listed in the recall: 13029693, 13029694, 13039738, 13039739, 13094338, 13094339, 13094340, 13094344, 13112923, and other specific numbers provided in the recall notice.
Immediately stop using the device and contact Cook Inc. for further instructions.
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Subject: Recall Z-0594-2021 — Cook Cook Hello, I own a Cook that is covered by recall Z-0594-2021 from Cook. 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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