Cook Vascular recalls Vital-Port Vascular Access Systems with non-coring needles that may cut or dislodge septum material during initial implant. Affected patients should contact for remedy.
Non-coring needle provided with the Cook Vital-Port¿ Vascular Assess System (Vital-Port) may cut or dislodge a core or sliver of material from the Vital-Port septum when the non-coring needle is inserted into the Vital-Port. This needle is used on the initial implant of the Vital-Port. Vital-Port products that have been successfully placed in patients are not impacted by this recall.
Cook Vascular is recalling Vital-Port Vascular Access Systems that come with non-coring needles. These needles could cut or disl:ose septum material during the initial implant procedure, potentially causing complications. Patients who have already had the device implanted are not affected by this recall.
The non-coring needle used during the initial implant could cut or dislodge a core or sliver of material from the Vital-Port septum. This may cause complications during the implant procedure. Vital-Port products that have been successfully placed in patients are not impacted by this recall.
Patients who have not yet had the Vital-Port implanted are at risk. Those who have already had the device implanted are not affected by this recall.
The Vital-Port Vascular Access System includes non-coring needles for initial implant. The product is used for long-term vascular access for infusion therapy and blood sampling. This recall applies to devices that have not yet been implanted.
Reach out to Cook Vascular for guidance on the recall and potential remedies.
No, Vital-Port products that have been successfully placed in patients are not impacted by this recall.
The non-coring needle may cut or dislodge a core or sliver of material from the Vital-Port septum when inserted during the initial implant.
The Vital-Port Vascular Access System includes non-coring needles for initial implant. This recall applies to devices that have not yet been implanted.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Cook Vascular to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1223-2018 — Cook Vascular Cook Vascular Hello, I own a Cook Vascular that is covered by recall Z-1223-2018 from Cook Vascular. 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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