United StatesGetinge PVC Thoracic Catheter (Soft PVC Straight, Soft PVC Right Angle, and Firm PVC Straight) in various sizes (16FR–36FR) with model numbers 8016, 8024, 8028, 8032, 8036, 8124, 8128, 8132, 8136, 15028 and 15036 and the listed UDI-DIs and lot numbers (for example lot ME244878, ME244835, ME244682, ME244836, ME244837, ME244681, ME244840, ME244686, ME244852, ME244854, ME244855, ME244565, ME244858, ME244859, ME244861, ME244891, ME244850) sold nationwide in the U.S. are affected. They were recalled because an Out of Specification result was observed related to bacterial endotoxin testing in a single lot of catheters.
What's being recalled
Getinge PVC Thoracic Catheter, Soft PVC Straight, 10 per Case; Size(Model Number): 1. 16FR(8016), 2. 24FR(8024), 3. 28FR(8028), 4. 32FR(8032), 5. 36FR(8036);
Getinge PVC Thoracic Catheter, Soft PVC Right Angle, 10 per Case; Size(Model Number): 1. 24FR(8124), 2. 28FR(8128), 3. 32FR(8132), 4. 36FR(8136);
Getinge PVC Thoracic Catheter, Firm PVC Straight, 10 per Case; Size(Model Number): 1. 28FR(15028), 2. 36FR(15036);
Recalling firm: Atrium Medical Corporation, Merrimack, NH, United States.
How to identify it
1. Model Number(Size): 8016(16FR); UDI-DI: 00650862130164; Lot Number: ME244878; 2. Model Number(Size): 8024(24FR); UDI-DI: 00650862130249; Lot Number: ME244835; 3. Model Number(Size): 8028(28FR); UDI-DI: 00650862130287; Lot Numbers: ME244682, ME244836, ME244837, ME244681; 4. Model Number(Size): 8032(32FR); UDI-DI: 00650862130324; Lot Number: ME244840; 5. Model Number(Size): 8036(36FR); UDI-DI: 00650862130362; Lot Number: ME244686; 1. Model Number(Size): 8124(24FR); UDI-DI: 00650862132243; Lot Number: ME244852; 2. Model Number(Size): 8128(28FR); UDI-DI: 00650862132281; Lot Number: ME244854, ME244855; 3. Model Number(Size): 8132(32FR); UDI-DI: 00650862132328; Lot Numbers: ME244565, ME244858, ME244859; 4. Model Number(Size): 8136(36FR); UDI-DI: 00650862132366; Lot Number: ME244861; 1. Model Number(Size): 15028(28FR); UDI-DI: 00650862150285; Lot Number: ME244891; 3. Model Number(Size): 15036(36FR); UDI-DI: 00650862150360; Lot Number: ME244850;
The hazard
An Out of Specification result (OOS) related to bacterial endotoxin testing in a single lot of catheters.
What to do
Don't stop taking a prescribed medicine without talking to your doctor or pharmacist first. For other products, stop using them and ask the pharmacist, seller or maker what to do.
The notice doesn't give instructions for consumers, so this is general advice for health & beauty recalls. Check the official notice for the details.
Where it was sold
US Nationwide distribution.
The official notice
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