CIVCO recalls reusable needle guide brackets for SonoSite L25/L25e transducers due to risk of puncturing sterile covers during assembly. Affected units have specific lot numbers and inventory without labeling.
The needle guide bracket may puncture the sterile cover applied over the transducer and bracket during assembly.
CIVCO is recalling reusable needle guide brackets for SonoSite L25/L25e transducers because they may puncture the sterile cover during assembly. This could lead to contamination of the medical device.
The needle guide bracket may puncture the sterile cover applied over the transducer during assembly. This could lead to contamination of the medical device, potentially causing infection or other complications.
Users of SonoSite L25/L25e ultrasound transducers who own the recalled needle guide brackets are affected. Healthcare professionals using these brackets for medical procedures are most at risk.
Check for the product code REF P03122-06 on the bracket. Affected units have lot numbers between A000012-A050663, M000880-M995980, and P022503. Also, brackets without current product labeling are included.
Look for the product code REF P03122-06 and lot numbers between A000012-A050663, M000880-M995980, or P022503.
The needle guide bracket may puncture the sterile cover applied over the transducer during assembly, potentially causing contamination.
Check for the product code REF P03122-06 and lot numbers between A000012-A050663, M000880-M995980, or P022503. Also, brackets without current product labeling are included.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact CIVCO for guidance on safe handling or disposal.
We’ve drafted a message you can send CIVCO to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0564-2019 — CIVCO CIVCO Hello, I own a CIVCO that is covered by recall Z-0564-2019 from CIVCO. 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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