Teleflex Medical recalls Arrow EZ-IO Intraosseous Vascular Access System 15mm Needle+Stabilizer Kit (Product Code 9018P-VC-005) due to safety cap dislodging, risking needle stick injuries and packaging contamination.
The safety cap attached to needles within the needle sets may become dislodged exposing the needle and potentially causing the needle to protrude through the packaging. If this issue is not detected, the immediate risk of exposure to the affected devices is needle stick injury to the clinician or health care professional. In addition, a puncture of the packaging may compromise the sterility of the needle.
Teleflex Medical is recalling its Arrow EZ-IO 15mm Needle+Stabilizer Kit because the safety cap can become dislodged, exposing the needle and potentially causing needle stick injuries to healthcare workers. This also risks compromising the sterile packaging of the needle.
The safety cap on the needles can become dislodged during use, exposing the needle. This may lead to the needle protruding through the packaging, causing needle stick injuries to healthcare workers and potentially contaminating the sterile packaging.
Healthcare professionals using the Arrow EZ-IO Intraosseous Vascular Access System 15mm Needle+Stabilizer Kit (Product Code 9018P-VC-005) are most at risk of needle stick injuries if the safety cap becomes dislodged.
This recall applies to the Arrow EZ-IO Intraosseous Vascular Access System 15mm Needle+Stabilizer Kit with Product Code 9018P-VC-005. The product is used for emergency vascular access in adults and children when standard methods are difficult.
Inspect the safety cap on the needles to ensure it is securely attached and not dislodged.
The safety cap on the needles can become dislodged, exposing the needle and potentially causing needle stick injuries to healthcare workers. This also risks compromising the sterility of the needle.
Product Code 9018P-VC-005
The recall record does not specify a remedy or fix for this issue.
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Subject: Recall Z-0688-2020 — Teleflex Medical Teleflex Medical Hello, I own a Teleflex Medical that is covered by recall Z-0688-2020 from Teleflex 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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