Degania Silicone recalls temperature sensing catheters 16FR with defective sensors that may show lower body temperature than actual patient temperature during surgery or post-op care. Affected units have specific catalogue numbers.
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 temperature sensing catheters that may show inaccurate low body temperatures during medical procedures. This could lead to incorrect temperature readings and potentially unsafe patient care decisions.
The catheters contain defective temperature sensors that may display a lower body temperature than the actual patient temperature. This could cause healthcare providers to make incorrect medical decisions based on inaccurate readings.
Healthcare professionals using these catheters during surgery or post-surgical care are most at risk. Patients receiving this type of catheter monitoring are also affected.
Check for the catalogue number 102203101663DO on the catheter packaging. These are sterile, single-use silicone catheters with a thermistor embedded in the third lumen.
Look for the catalogue number 102203101663DO on the catheter packaging to confirm if it is affected.
The catheters contain defective sensors that may show lower body temperature than the actual patient temperature during medical procedures.
Check the product details for the catalogue number 102203101663DO. If affected, contact Degania Silicone for guidance.
The recall states the catheters may show inaccurate temperature readings, which could lead to incorrect medical decisions, but does not specify a risk of serious injury.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Degania Silicone to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2782-2018 — Degania Silicone Degania Silicone Hello, I own a Degania Silicone that is covered by recall Z-2782-2018 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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