Degania Silicone recalls nonsterile thermistor Foley catheters that may show lower body temperature readings than actual patient temperature during surgery or post-surgical care.
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 nonsterile thermistor Foley catheters that may show lower body temperature readings than actual patient temperature. This could lead to inaccurate temperature monitoring during surgery or after surgery, potentially affecting patient care.
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 or recovery periods.
Healthcare professionals using these catheters during surgery or post-surgical care are most at risk. Patients receiving this type of catheter for temperature monitoring are also affected.
Check for the catalogue number 102201100863MD on the catheter packaging or label. These are nonsterile, single-use thermistor Foley catheters intended for surgical temperature monitoring.
Look for the catalogue number 102201100863MD on the catheter packaging or label.
The catheters are suspected to contain defective sensors that may show lower body temperature readings than actual patient temperature during surgery or post-surgical care.
The recall record does not specify a remedy or action steps for affected users.
The recall record states these catheters are nonsterile and intended for single use during surgical temperature monitoring, but they may show inaccurate temperature readings.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Degania Silicone to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2779-2018 — Degania Silicone Degania Silicone Hello, I own a Degania Silicone that is covered by recall Z-2779-2018 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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