Covidien recalls 40:00mL Premium Urine Meters with defective temperature sensors that may show lower body temperatures than actual. Affected units have specific item codes and were sold in the US.
The temperature sensor catheters may be defective in that they will show a lower body temperature measurement than the actual temperature of the patient.
Covidien is recalling urine meters that may show lower body temperature readings than actual. This could lead to incorrect medical decisions if the device is used for patient monitoring.
The temperature sensors in these urine meters may give lower temperature readings than the actual patient temperature. This could lead to incorrect medical decisions if the device is used for patient monitoring.
Patients using these urine meters for temperature monitoring may be affected. Healthcare providers who use the device for patient assessment are most at risk.
Check for the item code P4P14TSD on the product label. The product was sold in the US with specific serial numbers: 1733152764 and 1806451564.
Look for the item code P4P14TSD on the product label.
The temperature sensors may show lower body temperature readings than actual, which could lead to incorrect medical decisions.
Check the product label for the item code P4P14TSD. If it matches, contact Covidien for a replacement.
The recall is for potential inaccurate temperature readings, which could lead to incorrect medical decisions. There is no immediate risk of injury.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Covidien to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-3205-2018 — Covidien Covidien Hello, I own a Covidien that is covered by recall Z-3205-2018 from Covidien. 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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