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.
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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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