Maquet recalls Avalon Elite Vascular Access Kit model 70106.3540 due to incorrect arterial needle included in some kits. Affected kits may cause injury if used improperly.
A lot of Avalon Elite Vascular Access Kits (VAK) are being recalled due to a material mix-up with the needle portion of the kit; 81 of 255 kits were assembled with an incorrect Arterial Access Needle instead of a Multi-Purpose Procedure Needle.
Maquet is recalling some Avalon Elite Vascular Access Kits because they contain the wrong type of needle. Using these kits could lead to injury if the incorrect needle is inserted into a blood vessel.
The kit includes an arterial access needle instead of the intended multi-purpose procedure needle. This incorrect needle is designed for blood vessels, not veins, which could cause serious injury if used improperly.
Healthcare professionals who use these kits for blood draws or IV lines are most at risk. Patients receiving care with recalled kits could face injury from the incorrect needle.
Check for model number 70106.3540 and lot number 19-03466 on the kit. The recall affects kits sold with UDI 04037691831039.
Look for model number 70106.3540 and lot number 19-03466 on the kit packaging.
The recall is because 81 out of 255 kits were assembled with an incorrect arterial access needle instead of the multi-purpose procedure needle.
Check for model number 70106.3540 and lot number 19-03466 on the kit packaging.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so contact Maquet directly for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Maquet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1603-2020 — Maquet Maquet Hello, I own a Maquet that is covered by recall Z-1603-2020 from Maquet. 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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