Covidien recalls 40:00mL Premium Urine Meters with defective temperature sensors that show lower body temperatures than actual. Affected units have specific item codes. Stop using immediately to avoid inaccurate readings.
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 used for patient monitoring.
The temperature sensors in these urine meters may give inaccurate readings by showing a lower body temperature than the actual temperature. This could lead to incorrect medical decisions if the readings are relied upon for patient care.
Patients using these urine meters for temperature monitoring, particularly those with medical conditions requiring precise temperature readings. Healthcare providers who use the meters for clinical assessments are most at risk.
Check for the item codes: P4P16XTSD, 1724157464, 1726253464, 1730452764, 1800353664, 1732650264, 1733152664, 1801652764, 1804350264. These units were sold with the specific model name and item codes listed.
The temperature sensors may show lower body temperature readings than actual, so stop using the device to avoid inaccurate medical decisions.
The temperature sensors may show lower body temperature readings than actual, which could lead to incorrect medical decisions.
The affected item codes are P4P16XTSD, 1724157464, 1726253464, 1730452764, 1800353664, 1732650264, 1733152664, 1801652764, 1804350264.
Check the item code on the product label; affected units have the specific item codes listed in the recall notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Covidien to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-3203-2018 — Covidien Covidien Hello, I own a Covidien that is covered by recall Z-3203-2018 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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