Covidien recalls specific urine collection trays due to temperature sensor failure, which may cause incorrect patient temperature readings and improper treatment. Affected units include lot numbers 1828205964 and 1911414164.
Temperature sensing catheters failed to meet the established calibrated temperature sensing tolerance of +/- 0.2¿C. Failure to correctly measure patient body temperatures could lead to an incorrect diagnosis and insufficient treatment
Covidien is recalling certain urine collection trays because their temperature sensors may not work properly. This could lead to incorrect patient temperature readings, which might result in wrong diagnoses or inadequate treatment.
The temperature sensors in these foley trays may not accurately measure body temperature within the required tolerance. This could lead to incorrect diagnoses and insufficient treatment if the temperature readings are not precise.
Healthcare professionals using the recalled foley trays for urine drainage and temperature monitoring. Patients receiving care with these trays may be at risk of incorrect temperature readings.
Check for the product code P4P16XTSD on the tray. Look for lot numbers 1828205964 or 1911414164. The tray includes a temperature sensor and is designed for drainage and temperature monitoring.
Ensure the temperature sensor provides accurate readings within +/- 0.2°C tolerance as specified by the manufacturer.
The temperature sensors in these foley trays may not meet the required calibration tolerance of +/- 0.2°C, which could lead to incorrect patient temperature readings and improper treatment.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact the manufacturer directly for guidance on whether to continue using the product.
Lot numbers 1828205964 and 1911414164 are affected.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Covidien to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1991-2020 — Covidien Covidien Hello, I own a Covidien that is covered by recall Z-1991-2020 from Covidien. 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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