MedComp recalls DUO FLOW double lumen catheters with potential suture wing cracks leading to catheter 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 and related sets because the suture wings can crack or break. This may cause catheter dislocation, bleeding, or air emboli in patients. The recall has received six complaints with no reported serious injuries or deaths.
The suture wings on these catheters can crack or break during use. If this happens, it may cause the catheter to dislocate from the patient, leading to bleeding or air emboli (air entering the bloodstream).
Healthcare professionals who use these catheters for medical procedures are most at risk. Patients receiving these catheters could experience complications if the suture wings crack.
Check for the product codes listed in the recall notice, which include model numbers like XTP114CT, XTP114MT, XTP116IJC, and others. These catheters were sold with specific product names such as DUO FLOW DOUBLE LUMEN CATHETER.
Review the list of product codes provided in the recall notice to determine if your catheter is affected.
Reach out to MedComp directly for further assistance or instructions on how to handle the recalled items.
No serious injuries or deaths have been reported as of the date of this recall notice.
The recall includes multiple product codes and models, but the exact number of units is not specified in the notice.
Check the product codes against the list provided in the recall notice and contact MedComp for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send MedComp to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2942-2018 — MedComp MedComp Hello, I own a MedComp that is covered by recall Z-2942-2018 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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