Degania Silicone recalls 8FR Foley Temperature Sensor Catheters with defective thermistors that may show lower body temperature than actual. Patients at risk during surgery or post-op 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 sterile, single-use Foley catheters with temperature sensors that may show lower body temperature than actual. This could lead to incorrect temperature readings during surgery or recovery, potentially affecting patient care.
Defective sensors in the catheter may show lower body temperature readings than actual. This could lead to incorrect temperature assessments during critical medical procedures or recovery periods, potentially affecting patient care decisions.
Healthcare professionals using these catheters during surgery or post-surgical care. Patients receiving this type of catheter for temperature monitoring are at risk.
Check for the product name 'Foley Temperature Sensor Catheter 8FR' with catalogue number 102201100880JP. These are sterile, single-use catheters used for urine drainage and temperature monitoring during surgery or recovery.
Verify the catalogue number 102201100880JP on the catheter packaging or label.
The catheters are suspected to contain defective sensors that may show lower body temperature than actual, potentially affecting patient temperature monitoring during surgery or recovery.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so contact Degania Silicone directly for guidance.
The recall indicates a potential issue with temperature readings, but the catheter is still intended for use with proper monitoring procedures.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Degania Silicone to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2768-2018 — Degania Silicone Degania Silicone Hello, I own a Degania Silicone that is covered by recall Z-2768-2018 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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