Covidien recalls specific urinary drainage trays that may not accurately measure body temperature, risking incorrect diagnoses and treatment. Affected units include certain lot numbers from 2023.
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 a specific type of urinary drainage tray that may not measure body temperature correctly. This could lead to incorrect diagnoses and inadequate treatment if the temperature reading is inaccurate.
The temperature sensors in these trays may not function within the required tolerance range of +/- 0.2°C. This could result in inaccurate body temperature readings, potentially leading to incorrect medical diagnoses and insufficient treatment.
Patients using the recalled urinary drainage trays for bladder drainage and temperature monitoring. Those with medical conditions requiring precise temperature readings are at higher risk.
Look for the product name 'Dover 400 ml 100% Silicone Silver-Hydrogel Coated Premium Urine Meter Foley Tray' with lot number 1919708264. The product was sold in 2023.
Verify the product name and lot number to confirm if it matches the recalled items.
The recall indicates potential temperature measurement inaccuracies, but the product is not unsafe for general use. Affected units should be checked for the specific lot number.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so check the product details and contact the manufacturer if you have the recalled lot number.
Look for the product name 'Dover 400 ml 100% Silicone Silver-Hydrogel Coated Premium Urine Meter Foley Tray' with lot number 1919708264.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Covidien to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1993-2020 — Covidien Covidien Hello, I own a Covidien that is covered by recall Z-1993-2020 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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