Cook Medical Central Venous Catheter Tray Recall
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Cook Incorporated is recalling 1872 units of Cook Spectrum Central Venous Catheter Trays due to incorrect expiration dates on the labels.
What this FDA recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by FDA on April 23, 2026 and geographically references Worldwide. Its severity classification of "medium" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - FDA Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Cook Incorporated initiated a recall because the affected products were labeled with expiration dates that exceed their true shelf life.
Which Products Are Affected
The affected products are COOK MEDICAL Cook Spectrum Central Venous Catheter Trays with the following Reference Part Numbers: C-UTLMY-701J-ABRM-CUSTOM-0003 (Order Number G56424), C-UTLMY-701J-ABRM-CUSTOM-0018 (Order Number G21053), C-UTLMY-701J-ABRM-CUSTOM-0042 (Order Number G34914), C-UTLMY-701J-ABRM-CUSTOM-0047 (Order Number G44431), and C-UTLMY-701J-ABRM-CUSTOM-0048 (Order Number G44432). A total of 1872 units are affected, with specific lot numbers and UDIs including Lot Number 16288039 for C-UTLMY-701J-ABRM-CUSTOM-0003, and many others as detailed in the recall notice. The products were distributed worldwide.
What You Should Do
Consumers should follow the initial firm notifications, which include methods such as email, fax, letter, press release, telephone, or visit, as provided by Cook Incorporated.
Why This Matters
This recall involves medical devices that could affect patient safety due to potential use of products past their actual shelf life, impacting a worldwide distribution.
Source
FDA Recall Number: Z-1783-2026. For more information, refer to the FDA website.
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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