Cook recalls nephrostomy catheters with risk of stiff wire guide causing injury during insertion. Affected units include Global Product No. G14649.
The wire guide may be incorrectly loaded into the wire guide holder, leading to the stiff tip of the wire guide being introduced into the patient instead of the flexible tip.
Cook is recalling nephrostomy catheters that could have a stiff wire guide tip inserted into patients instead of the flexible tip. This risk could cause injury during medical procedures.
The wire guide may be loaded incorrectly into its holder, causing the stiff tip to be inserted into the patient instead of the flexible tip. This could lead to injury during medical procedures.
Healthcare professionals using the catheters for medical procedures are most at risk. Patients receiving the catheters during surgery or treatment may be affected.
Check for the Global Product Number G1464:9 on the catheter packaging or label. The product was sold globally with specific model numbers.
Look for the Global Product Number G14649 on the catheter packaging or label.
Yes, the wire guide may be incorrectly loaded, causing the stiff tip to be inserted into the patient instead of the flexible tip, which could cause injury.
Check for the Global Product Number G14649 on the catheter packaging or label.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Cook for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Cook to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0967-2020 — Cook Cook Hello, I own a Cook that is covered by recall Z-0967-2020 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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