Carefusion recalls Thora-Para 5 Fr Catheter Drainage Trays with potential air leaks that could affect patient safety. Learn which models are affected and what to do.
The Universal Drainage Set (UDS) may contain valves that leak internally which may result in the introduction of up to 30cc of air into the patient.
Carefusion is recalling Thora-Para 5 Fr Catheter Drainage Trays that may leak air into patients. This could cause complications if air enters the drainage system.
The drainage tray may have valves that leak internally, allowing up to 30cc of air to enter the patient's drainage system. This air could cause complications if it enters the patient's body.
Patients using the Thora-Para 5 Fr Catheter Drainage Tray for medical drainage are affected. Healthcare providers and patients with catheter systems are most at risk.
Check for the Thora-Para 5 Fr Catheter Drainage Tray with catalog number TPT1005 and UDI 50885403220850. Affected batches include 0001320127, 0001323274, 0001333152, 0001335109, 0001339556, and 0001345011.
Look for the Thora-Para 5 Fr Catheter Drainage Tray with catalog number TPT1005 and UDI 50885403220850.
The recall states the drainage tray may leak air, but the risk is low as it only affects up to 30cc of air entering the patient's system.
Check for the Thora-Para 5 Fr Catheter Drainage Tray with catalog number TPT1005 and UDI 50885403220850. Affected batches include 0001320127, 0001323274, 0001333152, 0001335109, 0001339556, and 0001345011.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so you should contact Carefusion directly for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Carefusion to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2657-2020 — Carefusion Carefusion Hello, I own a Carefusion that is covered by recall Z-2657-2020 from Carefusion. 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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