Cook recalls Torcon NB Advantage Catheters due to potential sterility compromise from undersealed packaging. Affected units may have contaminated products that could cause infection during medical procedures.
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 may not seal properly, risking contamination. This could lead to infections during medical procedures if the catheters are used without proper sterility.
The catheters' packaging pouches may have an undersealed chevron, which could compromise sterility. If the packaging is not properly sealed, the catheters might become contaminated during storage or handling.
Physicians using Torcon NB Advantage Catheters for vascular procedures are affected. Those with the specific lot numbers or UDI codes listed in the recall are most at risk.
Check for lot number NS9713000 or UDI code (01)00827002088788(17)220515(10)NS9713000 on the packaging. These catheters were sold for vascular procedures by Cook Inc.
Look for the lot number NS9713000 or UDI code (01)00827002088788(17)220515(10)NS9713000 on the packaging.
The packaging pouches may have an undersealed chevron, which could compromise sterility of the catheters.
Check the packaging for the lot number NS9713000 or UDI code (01)00827002088788(17)220515(10)NS9713000. If you have these, contact Cook for further instructions.
The recall addresses potential sterility compromise, which could lead to infection during medical procedures. Serious injury is not mentioned in the recall.
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Subject: Recall Z-0454-2020 — Cook Cook Hello, I own a Cook that is covered by recall Z-0454-2020 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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