Cook recalls Torcon NB Advantage Catheters due to potential packaging pouch undersealing, risking product sterility. Affected lot numbers include NS9700775 and others. Consumers should check their product 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 the packaging pouches might not seal properly, which could compromise sterility. This is a serious risk for medical procedures since the catheters are used in critical vascular systems.
The catheters' packaging pouches may have an undersealed chevron, which could allow contamination. This compromises sterility, meaning the catheters might not be safe for medical use during procedures.
Physicians using Torcon NB Advantage Catheters for vascular procedures are affected. Those with the specific lot numbers listed in the recall are most at risk.
Check the lot numbers: NS9700775, NS9705496, NS9710350, NS9713694. The product is used in vascular procedures by trained physicians and sold under specific reference numbers.
Immediately stop using the catheters if they have the affected lot numbers listed in the recall.
Lot numbers NS9700775, NS9705496, NS9710350, and NS9713694 are affected.
Check the lot numbers on your catheters; affected lots include NS9700775, NS9705496, NS9710350, and NS9713694.
The recall does not specify a return process, but you should stop using them immediately.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Cook to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0449-2020 — Cook Cook Hello, I own a Cook that is covered by recall Z-0449-2020 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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