Cook Medical Spectrum Central Venous Catheter Set Recall
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Cook Incorporated is recalling 5080 units of Spectrum Central Venous Catheter Sets due to incorrect expiration dates on the labels.
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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 is recalling certain Spectrum Central Venous Catheter Sets because the products were labeled with expiration dates that exceed the true shelf life.
Which Products Are Affected
The affected products include various Spectrum Central Venous Catheter Sets with reference part numbers such as C-UDLM-401J-ABRM-HC, C-UDLM-401J-ABRM-HC-CAH, C-UDLM-401J-LSC-ABRM-HC, C-UDLM-401J-PED-ABRM-HC, C-UDLM-401J-PED-ABRM-HC-CAH, C-UDLM-401J-RSC-ABRM-HC, C-UDLM-501J-ABRM-HC, C-UDLM-501J-PED-ABRM-HC, C-UDLM-501J-RSC-ABRM-HC, C-UDLM-801J-ABRM-HC, C-UQLM-1001J-ABRM-HC-RD, C-UQLM-1001J-RSC-ABRM-HC-RD, C-UTLM-501J-ABRM-HC, C-UTLM-501J-ABRM-HC-CAH, C-UTLM-501J-LSC-ABRM-HC, C-UTLM-501J-PED-ABRM-HC, C-UTLM-501J-RSC-ABRM-HC, C-UTLM-501J-RSC-ABRM-HC-CAH, C-UTLM-701J-ABRM-HC-RD, C-UTLM-701J-ABRM-HC-RD-CAH, C-UTLM-701J-ABRM-HC-RD-P, C-UTLM-701J-LSC-ABRM-HC-RD, and C-UTLM-701J-RSC-ABRM-HC-RD. Specific lots are identified by UDIs and lot numbers listed in the recall details. A total of 5080 units are affected, with worldwide distribution. The official recall number is Z-1788-2026.
What You Should Do
Consumers should follow the firm's notification, which was initiated through methods such as email, fax, letter, press release, telephone, or visit, and contact Cook Incorporated at their address: 750 N Daniels Way, Bloomington, IN 47404-9120, for instructions on returns or refunds.
Why This Matters
This recall involves medical devices with incorrect expiration dates, which could affect their safety and efficacy, impacting 5080 units distributed worldwide.
Source
FDA Recall Number: Z-1788-2026
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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