Smiths Medical recalls GRIPPER Needles sold with PORT-A-CATH II SINGLE LUMEN SYSTEMs that may have blocked needles. Consumers should check item descriptions and lot numbers listed to determine if their product is affected.
Potential for certain GRIPPER Needles to contain an occluded or blocked needle.
Smiths Medical is recalling GRIPPER Needles sold as part of PORT-A-CATH II SINGLE LUMEN SYSTEMs due to a potential risk of blocked needles. This could affect medical procedures requiring needle access.
The needles may become occluded or blocked, which could interfere with proper medical procedures that require needle access. This is a potential issue for patients needing repeated needle access.
Healthcare professionals and patients using PORT-A-CATH II systems with the recalled GRIPPER Needles. Those with specific item descriptions and lot numbers listed in the recall are most at risk.
Check if your GRIPPER Needles are labeled with item descriptions from the list provided (e.g., TRAY, PAC, VEN, TI, PU, 1.9MM, UL, 6FR/INTRO) and match the listed lot numbers or item numbers.
Review the specific item descriptions and lot numbers listed in the recall to confirm if your GRIPPER Needles are affected.
The recall is due to a potential risk of certain GRIPPER Needles being occluded or blocked, which could interfere with medical procedures.
Check if your needles match the specific item descriptions and lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Smiths Medical directly for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Smiths Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0190-2020 — Smiths Medical Smiths Medical Hello, I own a Smiths Medical that is covered by recall Z-0190-2020 from Smiths 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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