Teleflex Medical recalls Pleur-evac Thoracic Catheters (DTRC-20S) due to potential sterility issues. These catheters are used in surgical procedures for chest drainage and must be used within 30 days.
Potential sterility issue
Teleflex Medical is recalling Pleur-evac Thoracic Catheters (Catalog No: DTRC-20S) because of a potential sterility issue. This could lead to infections if the catheter is not properly sterilized during use.
The catheter may not be properly sterilized, which could lead to infections during medical procedures. This risk is specific to surgical use where the catheter is attached to a chest drainage system.
Patients undergoing surgery who use these catheters for chest drainage are most at risk. Healthcare providers who use the catheters in medical procedures may also be affected.
Check for the catalog number DTRC-20S on the catheter packaging or label. These catheters were sold with serial numbers starting with 74K1900074, 74K1901335, 74L1901435, or 74M1900809.
Inspect the catheter for signs of improper sterilization, such as unusual discoloration or odors.
The recall states there is a potential sterility issue, which could lead to infections if the catheter is not properly sterilized during use.
Look for the catalog number DTRC-20S on the packaging or label. The serial numbers start with 74K1900074, 74K1901335, 74L1901435, or 74M1900809.
The recall does not specify a stop-use instruction, so you do not need to stop using them immediately. However, check for signs of improper sterilization.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Teleflex Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2922-2020 — Teleflex Medical Teleflex Medical Hello, I own a Teleflex Medical that is covered by recall Z-2922-2020 from Teleflex Medical. 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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