Degania Silicone recalls sterile temperature-sensing catheters that may display lower body temperatures than actual patient temperatures during surgery or post-op care. Affected units have specific catalog 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 sterile temperature-sensing catheters that may show lower body temperatures than actual patient temperatures. This could lead to inaccurate temperature monitoring during surgery or recovery, potentially affecting patient care.
The catheters contain defective temperature sensors that may display lower body temperatures than the actual patient temperature. This could lead to incorrect temperature readings during critical medical procedures or recovery periods, potentially affecting patient care decisions.
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 catalog number 102201101480MD on the catheter packaging. These are sterile, single-use catheters with a thermistor embedded in the third lumen.
Look for the catalog number 102201101480MD on the catheter packaging.
The catheters are suspected to contain defective sensors that may show lower body temperatures than actual patient temperatures during surgery or post-surgical care.
The recall record does not specify a remedy or action steps for affected users.
The recall indicates potential issues with temperature readings, but the record does not specify if the catheter is safe to use without the recall.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Degania Silicone to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2773-2018 — Degania Silicone Degania Silicone Hello, I own a Degania Silicone that is covered by recall Z-2773-2018 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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