Degania Silicone recalls sterile temperature sensing catheters that may show lower body temperature than actual patient temperature during surgery or post-surgery care. Affected models include Catalogue Number 102201100880MD.
The catheters are suspected to contain defective sensors; if used, defective catheter will show lower body temperature than the actual body temperature of a patient.
Degania Silicone is recalling sterile temperature sensing catheters that may show lower body temperature readings than actual patient temperature. This could lead to inaccurate temperature monitoring during surgery or post-surgical care, potentially affecting patient safety.
The catheters contain defective temperature sensors that may show lower body temperature readings than the actual patient temperature. This could lead to inaccurate temperature monitoring during critical medical procedures, potentially causing complications if temperature is misinterpreted.
Healthcare professionals using these catheters during surgery or post-surgical care are most at risk. Patients receiving this specific catheter model during medical procedures may be affected.
Check for the Catalogue Number 102201100880MD on the catheter packaging or label. These are sterile, single-use catheters with a thermistor embedded in the third lumen for temperature monitoring.
Inspect the catheter for the Catalogue Number 102201100880MD on the packaging or label.
The catheters are suspected to contain defective sensors that may show lower body temperature than actual patient temperature during surgery or post-surgical care.
Check for the Catalogue Number 102201100880MD on the packaging or label. If you have this model, contact Degania Silicone for guidance.
The recall states the catheters may show lower body temperature readings than actual patient temperature, which could lead to inaccurate monitoring during critical procedures. However, the remedy is not specified, so there is no immediate action required beyond checking the model number.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Degania Silicone to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2772-2018 — Degania Silicone Degania Silicone Hello, I own a Degania Silicone that is covered by recall Z-2772-2018 from Degania Silicone. 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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