Cook recalls Torcon NB Advantage Catheters due to potential packaging pouch undersealing, risking product sterility. Affected units have specific lot numbers and UDIs. Consumers should contact Cook for details.
The potential compromise of the sterility of products from an undersealed chevron in the packaging pouches of Torcon NB Advantage Catheters.
Cook is recalling Torcon NB Advantage Catheters because their packaging may have undersealed pouches, which could compromise sterility. This is a serious risk for medical procedures since unsterile catheters could cause infections or other complications.
The catheters' packaging pouches may have undersealed chevrons, which could allow contamination. If the packaging isn't sterile, the catheters might not be safe for medical use, increasing infection risks during procedures.
Physicians using these catheters for vascular procedures are most at risk. The recall affects specific lot numbers and units sold with unique identifiers.
Check for lot numbers 9714956 or 9719147 on the packaging. Also look for unique identifiers starting with (01)00827002109308 followed by specific numbers.
Immediately stop using the recalled Torcon NB Advantage Catheters as they may not be sterile.
The packaging pouches may have undersealed chevrons, which could compromise sterility and lead to infection risks during medical procedures.
Stop using them immediately and contact Cook for further instructions.
Check for lot numbers 9714956 or 9719147 on the packaging or unique identifiers starting with (01)00827002109308.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Cook to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0477-2020 — Cook Cook Hello, I own a Cook that is covered by recall Z-0477-2020 from Cook. 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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