Recall of Cook Medical Thal-Quick Chest Tube Tray Due to Incorrect Expiration Dates
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Cook Incorporated is recalling two units of the COOK MEDICAL Thal-Quick Chest Tube Tray because they were labeled with expiration dates that exceed the true shelf life.
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Recall Article: Cook Medical Thal-Quick Chest Tube Tray
What Happened
Cook Incorporated is recalling the COOK MEDICAL Thal-Quick Chest Tube Tray because products from the affected device lots were labeled with expiration dates that exceed the true shelf life.
Which Products Are Affected
The affected products are the COOK MEDICAL Thal-Quick Chest Tube Tray with Reference Part Number C-TQTSY-3200 and Order Number G07242. The specific lots include Lot Number NS15796862X and Lot Number NS15881832X, with UDI codes (01)00827002072428(17)270221(10)NS15796862X and (01)00827002072428(17)270301(10)NS15881832X. A total of 2 units are affected, and the distribution was worldwide.
What You Should Do
Consumers who have the affected products should contact Cook Incorporated, as the recall was initiated through methods such as email, fax, letter, press release, telephone, or visit, for further instructions on returns or refunds.
Why This Matters
This recall matters because incorrect expiration dates on medical devices could lead to potential safety issues if the products are used beyond their actual shelf life.
Source
Attributed to FDA, Recall Number Z-1790-2026.
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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