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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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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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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