Medtronic recalls one lot of Elite 12 FR x 16cm Acute Dual Lumen Dialysis Catheters with Curved Extensions that were shipped without sterilization. This unsterilized product poses infection risk. Affected units have specific lot numbers and UDI codes.
Medtronic is voluntarily recalling one lot of its MAHURKAR"* Elite 12 FR x 16cm Acute Dual Lumen Dialysis Catheter with Curved Extensions, IC Trays, Lot 1717900160, following notification from our supplier that one production lot of MAHURKAR"* Elite 12 FR x 16cm Acute Dual Lumen Dialysis Catheter with Curved Extensions, IC Trays was inadvertently shipped to Medtronic and distributed without being sterilized.
Medtronic is recalling a specific lot of Elite 12 FR x 16cm dialysis catheters that were shipped without being sterilized. This unsterilized product could lead to infections if used in medical procedures. Patients and healthcare providers should check their lot numbers to see if they are affected.
The catheters were shipped without proper sterilization, meaning they could carry harmful bacteria. If used in medical procedures, this increases the risk of infection for patients.
Patients and healthcare providers using the specific lot of Elite 12 FR x 16cm dialysis catheters. Those with the lot number 1717900160 are most at risk.
Check for the lot number 1717900160 on the catheter packaging. The product has a unique identifier (UDI) starting with 10884521126473.
Look for the lot number 1717900160 on the catheter packaging or label.
Medtronic recalled this specific lot because it was shipped without being sterilized, which could lead to infection risks.
Check for the lot number 1717900160 on the catheter packaging or label. The product also has a unique identifier (UDI) starting with 10884521126473.
Check the lot number to see if it matches 1717900160. If it does, contact Medtronic for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medtronic to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1007-2018 — Medtronic Medtronic Hello, I own a Medtronic that is covered by recall Z-1007-2018 from Medtronic. 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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