United StatesSafe-T-Centesis 6 Fr Catheter Drainage Tray (REF PIG1260T), UDI/Lot/Expiration: (01)10885403108365(17)271130(10)0001623320/0001623320/20271130 and (01)10885403108365(17)271130(10)0001623069/0001623069/20271130, distributed in CA, MN, IN, MI and LA (1,240 units), is affected. It was recalled because its safety indicator can erroneously show the catheter in the sharp position when it is actually in the blunt position, which may lead users to believe the device is not yet in the pleural or peritoneal space when it is, potentially causing discomfort, delayed treatment, or injury to internal organs or vessels.
What's being recalled
Safe-T-Centesis 6 Fr Catheter Drainage Tray, REF: PIG1260T,
Recalling firm: Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc, Tempe, AZ, United States.
How to identify it
UDI/Lot/Expiration: (01)10885403108365(17)271130(10)0001623320/0001623320/20271130; (01)10885403108365(17)271130 (10)0001623069/0001623069/20271130
The hazard
Acute drainage catheters, indicated for use in removing fluid during acute drainage/aspiration procedure, manufactured with safety indicators that erroneously show catheter in sharp position when catheter is in blunt position, which may lead users to believe device is not yet in pleural or peritoneal space when it is, may cause discomfort, delay to treatment, injury to internal organs or vessels.
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 in the states of CA, MN, IN, MI, LA.
The official notice
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