Preservation Solutions recalls 2L Cold Storage Solution bags with potential small leaks at injection ports. Affected units may need replacement to prevent contamination during organ storage.
Bags of solution may have a small leak at the base of the injection port where the port is welded into the body of the bag..
Preservation Solutions is recalling 2L Cold Storage Solution bags that may have small leaks at the injection port base. This could lead to contamination during organ storage procedures if the leak occurs.
The bags may develop a small leak at the base of the injection port where the port is welded into the bag. This leak could potentially cause contamination of the stored organ solution during handling.
Healthcare professionals using the Cold Storage Solution for organ storage are most at risk. The recall affects specific 2L bags with certain catalog numbers.
Check for the catalog numbers CSS/2000/US (Waters IGL) or BUW_002 (Belzer UW) on the bag. The product is intended for hypothermic organ storage and transportation.
Inspect the injection port base for any signs of leakage. If leaks are present, stop using the bag immediately.
The bags may have a small leak at the base of the injection port where the port is welded into the body of the bag.
This Cold Storage Solution is intended for hypothermic flushing and storage of specific organs in preparation for storage, transportation, and transplantation.
Look for catalog numbers CSS/2000/US (Waters IGL) or BUW_002 (Belzer UW) on the bag.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Preservation Solutions to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1387-2018 — Preservation Solutions Preservation Solutions Hello, I own a Preservation Solutions that is covered by recall Z-1387-2018 from Preservation Solutions. 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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