CanadaSterile Contro-Vac Whistle Tip Suction Cath W/2 Gloves & Pop-Up Cup Vinyl kits from Medline Industries (lot 48625040001, model/catalog DYND40972) are affected; the 14Fr kits may contain an 8Fr suction catheter. They were recalled because a smaller 8Fr catheter may cause difficulty or inability to aspirate liquids or semisolids from a patient’s upper airway, which may result in hypoxia and/or respiratory failure. Customers are advised to discard the product and contact the manufacturer for additional information.
What's being recalled
Companies: Medline Industries, Lp, Three Lakes Drive, Northfield, Illinois, United States, 60093.
How to identify it
Affected products: Sterile Contro-Vac Whistle Tip Suction Cath W/2 Gloves & Pop-Up Cup Vinyl; Lot or serial number: 48625040001; Model or catalogue number: DYND40972
The hazard
Medline has identified that a smaller open Suction Catheter (8Fr), may have been packed within the 14Fr Suction Catheter Kits. Use of a smaller size suction catheter may lead to difficulty or inability to aspirate liquids or semisolids from a patient's upper airway and may result in hypoxia and/or respiratory failure. Customers are advised to discard this product.
What to do
Contact the manufacturer if you require additional information.
The official notice
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