MedComp recalls Duo-Flow Double Lumen Catheters with potential suture wing cracks leading to dislocation, bleeding, or air emboli. Six complaints reported with no serious injuries.
The suture wings have the potential to crack or break. Potential patient injury includes catheter dislocation, bleeding, and air emboli. The firm has received six complaints (29 broken suture wings) to date for malfunction, without serious injury or death.
MedComp is recalling Duo-Flow Double Lumen Catheters due to a risk that suture wings could crack or break. This may cause catheter dislocation, bleeding, or air emboli in patients. The recall has received six complaints but no serious injuries or deaths.
The suture wings in these catheters can crack or break during use. If this happens, the catheter may dislocate from the patient, leading to bleeding or air emboli (air entering the bloodstream). The firm has received six complaints of broken suture wings but no serious injuries or deaths.
Healthcare providers using the Duo-Flow catheters are most at risk. Patients receiving these catheters during medical procedures could experience complications if the suture wings crack.
Check for catheters labeled T114C, T114M, T116C, T116M, T116ME, T118C, T118M, T118ME, T119M. These were sold with specific model numbers like MHJV260, MHMJ380, and others listed in the recall notice.
Identify the model number on the catheter packaging or label to confirm if it is in the recalled list.
Reach out to MedComp directly for guidance on next steps if you have a recalled catheter.
No serious injuries or deaths have been reported as of the recall notice, though six complaints of broken suture wings were received.
Check the model number to see if it is in the recalled list and contact MedComp for further instructions.
Recalled catheters have model numbers starting with T114, T116, T118, or T119 followed by specific suffixes like C, M, or E. Check the packaging for model numbers listed in the recall notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send MedComp to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2938-2018 — MedComp MedComp Hello, I own a MedComp that is covered by recall Z-2938-2018 from MedComp. 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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