Galt Medical recalls specific Drainer Centesis Catheters (catalog numbers DRC-001-05 to DRC-001-15 and DRC-002-02 to DRC-002-08) due to potential unsafe bacterial endotoxin levels that could cause fever, chills, and low blood pressure.
The products listed might contain unsafe levels of bacterial endotoxins (Pyrogens) that were introduced during a manufacturing step. Bacterial Endotoxins also called pyrogenic bacteria can activate the inflammatory process and produce fever, chills, and hypotension in a patient.
Galt Medical is recalling certain Drainer Centesis Catheters because they may contain unsafe levels of bacterial endotoxins. This could lead to fever, chills, and low blood pressure in patients using the catheters.
The catheters might contain bacterial endotoxins (pyrogens) introduced during manufacturing. These substances can trigger an inflammatory response in patients, causing fever, chills, and low blood pressure.
Patients who have been prescribed these catheters by a doctor are most at risk. The recall affects specific model numbers and production lots sold through medical channels.
Check for catalog numbers DRC-001-05, DRC-001-06, DRC-001-15, DRC-002-02, DRC-002-05, DRC-002-06, or DRC-002-08. Also look for specific production lots listed in the recall notice.
Review the catalog numbers and production lots listed in the recall notice to confirm if your catheter is affected.
The catheters might contain unsafe levels of bacterial endotoxins that could cause fever, chills, and low blood pressure in patients.
Check the catalog numbers and production lots listed in the recall notice to see if your catheter is affected. If it is, contact your doctor for guidance.
Yes, specific production lots are listed in the recall notice, including numbers like 18037128, 18057123, and others.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Galt Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2560-2018 — Galt Medical Galt Medical Hello, I own a Galt Medical that is covered by recall Z-2560-2018 from Galt Medical. 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
