Recalled 5cc piston syringes and needles due to insufficient documentation supporting sterility claims. Affected units include specific lot numbers from 2012-2017. Consumers should contact manufacturer for details.
Insufficient documentation to support product sterility claims.
International Medsurg is recalling piston syringes and hypodermic needles that lack proper sterility documentation. This could lead to infections if used for medical procedures without verified sterility.
The products were made without sufficient documentation to prove they are sterile. If used for medical procedures without verified sterility, they could cause infections.
Healthcare professionals and patients using these syringes for medical procedures. Those with the specific lot numbers listed in the recall are most at risk.
Check for the product name 'Piston Syringe and Hypodermic Needle, 5 CC L/L 21 G X 1.0' with the specific lot numbers listed in the recall (e.g., 12-6780-x through 17-1791-x).
Reach out to International Medsurg Connection, Inc. for details on the affected products and next steps.
The products lack sufficient documentation to support claims that they are sterile, which could lead to infections if used for medical procedures.
Lot numbers from 12-6780-x through 17-1791-x, with 'x' representing any release number.
The recall does not require immediate stop use; contact the manufacturer for specific guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send International Medsurg to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2840-2017 — International Medsurg International Medsurg Hello, I own a International Medsurg that is covered by recall Z-2840-2017 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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