Smith & Nephew recalls 15FR Channel Wound Drains due to potential breakage during removal, requiring additional surgery. Affected units have specific lot codes.
15FR and 19FR round fluted drain channel drain may break during use (mostly during removal) in connection point between clear tube and white profile part. requiring additional surgical intervention to remove the broken end from patient's body
Smith & Nephew is recalling 15FR Channel Wound Drains because the drain channel may break during removal, requiring additional surgery to remove the broken piece. This risk affects patients using the device for wound drainage.
The drain channel can break during removal, especially at the connection point between the clear tube and white profile part. This breakage may require additional surgery to remove the broken end from the patient's body.
Patients using the 15FR Channel Wound Drain for wound therapy are most at risk. The recall applies to specific lot codes of the device.
Check the lot code on the device: P1838322 or P1858869. The product is a flexible tube used for wound drainage under negative pressure therapy.
Look for lot codes P1838322 or P1858869 on the device packaging or label.
The drain channel may break during removal, requiring additional surgery to remove the broken piece from the patient's body.
The official recall notice does not specify a remedy or action steps beyond checking the lot code.
The recall indicates a risk of breakage during removal, so it is not recommended for use until the lot code is verified.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Smith & Nephew to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2267-2019 — Smith & Nephew Smith & Nephew Hello, I own a Smith & Nephew that is covered by recall Z-2267-2019 from Smith & Nephew. 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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