Applied Medical recalls dual lumen graft cleaning catheters with tip separation risk. Report dislodgement to patients. Stop using affected models.
The firm has received reports of tip separation during usage of the catheters, which may expose patients to unintended dislodgement of the tip from the body of the catheter.
Applied Medical is recalling dual lumen graft cleaning catheters that may separate during use, potentially exposing patients to dislodgement. This could cause injury if the catheter tip moves from the body.
The catheters can separate during use, causing the tip to move from the body. This may expose patients to unintended dislodgement, potentially leading to injury.
Patients using the recalled catheters are at risk. Healthcare providers using these catheters for medical procedures may need to take extra care.
Check for model A4GW6 with lot numbers 1267676, 1272322, 1284680, 1295323, 1306127, 1312586, 1330450, 1334826, 1338738, 1339555. The catheters are 9mm x 60cm and sterile.
Look for model A4GW6 with specific lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
If you have the recalled model, stop using it immediately to prevent tip separation.
The recall is due to reports of tip separation during use, which may expose patients to unintended dislodgement.
Stop using it immediately to prevent tip separation. Contact Applied Medical for further instructions.
Yes, tip separation could cause injury if the catheter moves from the body.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Applied Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1848-2020 — Applied Medical Applied Medical Hello, I own a Applied Medical that is covered by recall Z-1848-2020 from Applied 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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