Recall of 18G x 1 inch hypodermic needles with insufficient sterility documentation. Affected units include specific lot numbers and production dates. Consumers should check their product details.
Insufficient documentation to support product sterility claims.
International Medsurg is recalling 18-gauge hypodermic needles that lack proper sterility documentation. This could lead to infections if used for medical procedures. Affected products have specific lot numbers and were sold in certain quantities.
The needles were manufactured without sufficient documentation to prove they are sterile. This means they could cause infections if used for medical procedures, though the risk is not immediate or severe.
Medical professionals and patients using these needles for injections or fluid withdrawal. Those with the specific lot numbers listed in the recall are most at risk.
Check for the product name 'Hypodermic Needle, 18 G X 1 in DSP REG BEVEL, 100 per box'. Look for lot numbers starting with 12-6780-x through 15-9963-x as listed in the recall.
Identify the lot number on your needles to determine if they are affected by this recall.
The needles lack sufficient documentation to prove they are sterile, which could lead to infections if used for medical procedures.
Check the lot number on your needles; affected units have specific numbers listed in the recall, such as 12-6780-x through 15-9963-x.
The recall does not require immediate discontinuation; check the lot number to see if your needles are affected.
We’ve drafted a message you can send International Medsurg to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2806-2017 — International Medsurg International Medsurg Hello, I own a International Medsurg that is covered by recall Z-2806-2017 from International Medsurg. 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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