Recalled International Medsurg Piston Syringes and Hypodermic Needles due to insufficient documentation supporting sterility claims. Affected units include specific lot numbers from 2012-2017.
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.
The products were not properly documented as sterile, which means they could be contaminated and cause infections when used in medical procedures. This is a critical issue for devices meant to handle bodily fluids.
Healthcare professionals and individuals using these medical devices for injections or fluid withdrawal. Those with the specific lot numbers listed are most at risk.
Check for the product name 'Piston Syringe and Hypodermic Needle, 5 CC L/L 20 G X 1.0' with the catalog number SN0052010. Look for the known lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
Identify the product name and catalog number SN0052010 to confirm if it's affected.
The recall is due to insufficient documentation supporting sterility claims, which could lead to contamination and infection risks.
Affected lot numbers include specific ranges from 12-6780-x through 17-1791-x as listed in the recall notice.
The recall does not specify a stop-use instruction, so you should check the lot numbers and contact the manufacturer if unsure.
We’ve drafted a message you can send International Medsurg to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2838-201 — International Medsurg International Medsurg Hello, I own a International Medsurg that is covered by recall Z-2838-201 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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