Argon Medical recalls Arterial Line Kit 20ga X 3" Model 498106 due to curved needle requiring needle driver, risking needle sticks during surgery. Affected users should contact for details.
Arterial Line Kits include thicker curved reverse-cutting needle with a 0-silk suture, instead of the usual straight-cutting needle with a 3-0 silk suture. The thicker suture may be more difficult to tie. The curved needle requires the use of a needle driver, there is a risk of needle stick to the surgeon tries to do it with fingers instead.
Argon Medical is recalling Arterial Line Kits with a curved needle that requires a needle driver, increasing the risk of needle sticks during surgery. This could lead to injury if surgeons try to use the needle without the proper tool.
The kit includes a thicker curved needle that needs a needle driver. If surgeons try to tie the suture with their fingers instead of using the driver, they risk needle sticks, which could cause injury.
Surgeons and medical professionals using the Arterial Line Kit 20ga X 3" Model 498106 for blood pressure or blood gas measurements are most at risk. This recall affects hospitals and clinics that use the product.
Check for the product label showing 'Arterial Line Kit 20ga X 3", Model 498106, Rx Only, Sterile EO, UDI: 00886333215577'. This kit is used for blood pressure or blood gas measurements during surgery.
Look for the model number 498106 on the kit's label to confirm it is affected.
The kit has a curved needle that requires a needle driver. If surgeons use fingers instead, there's a risk of needle sticks.
The recall record does not specify a remedy or fix.
The recall record does not provide contact information for affected users.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Argon Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1937-2020 — Argon Medical Argon Medical Hello, I own a Argon Medical that is covered by recall Z-1937-2020 from Argon 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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