Cook recalls Torcon NB Advantage Catheters due to potential sterility compromise from undersealed packaging. Affected units sold between 2017-2020; contact for return or replacement.
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 an undersealed chevron that could compromise sterility. This means the catheters might not be sterile when used, which could lead to infections or other complications during medical procedures.
The packaging pouches for these catheters have an undersealed chevron that could allow contamination. If the packaging is not sterile, the catheters might not be sterile when used, increasing the risk of infection during medical procedures.
Physicians using these catheters in vascular procedures, particularly those with specific lot numbers from 2017-2020. Patients undergoing procedures with these catheters are at risk of infection.
Check for lot numbers starting with 9716520 and production dates from 2017-2020. The product is used in vascular procedures by trained physicians.
Look for lot numbers starting with 9716520 and production dates from 2017-2020.
The packaging pouches may have an undersealed chevron that could compromise sterility, increasing infection risk during medical procedures.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Cook directly for guidance.
Yes, lot numbers starting with 9716520 produced between 2017 and 2020 are affected.
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Subject: Recall Z-0447-2020 — Cook Cook Hello, I own a Cook that is covered by recall Z-0447-2020 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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