Carefusion recalls Safe-T PLUS Thora-Para 5 Fr Non-Valved Catheter Drainage Trays due to potential air leaks that could affect patient safety. Learn if your model is 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 Safe-T PLUS Thora-Para 5 Fr Non-Valved Catheter Drainage Trays because they may leak air into the patient, which could cause complications. This is a serious risk for patients using medical drainage systems.
The drainage tray may have internal valves that leak air, potentially introducing up to 30cc of air into the patient's system. This air could disrupt normal drainage and cause complications like infection or pressure buildup.
Patients using Safe-T PLUS Thora-Para 5 Fr Non-Valved Catheter Drainage Trays for medical drainage are affected. Healthcare providers and patients with catheter systems are at highest risk.
Check for the model name 'Safe-T PLUS Thora-Para 5 Fr Non-Valved Catheter Drainage Tray' or the catalog number OTP5000SP. The product was sold with batch number 0001337784.
Immediately stop using the Safe-T PLUS Thora-Para 5 Fr Non-Valved Catheter Drainage Tray if it is part of the recall.
No, the product may leak air into the patient, which could cause complications. Do not use it.
Check for the model name 'Safe-T PLUS Thora-Para 5 Fr Non-Valved Catheter Drainage Tray' or the catalog number OTP5000SP. The product was sold with batch number 0001337784.
Immediately stop using it and contact Carefusion for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Carefusion to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2647-2020 — Carefusion Carefusion Hello, I own a Carefusion that is covered by recall Z-2647-2020 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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