Becton Dickinson recalls 13 Fr. Trialysis Catheters with incorrect 12.5cm length (instead of 15cm) due to packaging error. Affected units have UDI 00801741066023. No action needed as the error is non-hazardous.
A portion of the lot was incorrectly packaged with a 12.5cm catheter instead of a 15cm catheter.
Becton Dickinson is recalling 13 Fr. Trialysis Catheters that were incorrectly packaged with a 12.5cm catheter instead of the required 15cm length. This packaging error does not pose a safety risk to users since the catheter is still functional and the error is non-hazardous.
The catheter was incorrectly packaged with a 12.5cm length instead of the required 15cm. This could potentially cause difficulties during insertion if the catheter is too short for the patient's anatomy, but the error does not cause immediate harm.
Healthcare professionals using the 13 Fr. Trialysis Catheter with Alphacurve. Patients receiving dialysis treatments using this specific model are most at risk if the incorrect length causes complications during insertion.
Check for the UDI code 00801741066023 on the catheter packaging. The product is a 13 Fr. Trialysis Catheter with Alphacurve, Power-Trialysis Short-Term model.
Check if the catheter is 15cm long; if it's 12.5cm, it's part of the recalled lot.
No, the incorrect length does not pose a safety risk as the catheter is still functional and the error is non-hazardous.
No action is required as the error is non-hazardous and the catheter can be used safely.
The UDI code is 00801741066023.
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Subject: Recall Z-0285-2020 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-0285-2020 from Becton Dickinson. 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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