The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0105-2021·Announced 2020-10-21

Cook Inc. Recalls Percutaneous Neonatal Pigtail Nephrostomy Sets

Cook Inc. is recalling 368 Percutaneous Neonatal Pigtail Nephrostomy Sets because the indwell time is decreasing from 4 months to 4 weeks.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which typically indicates a temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequence. The issue involves a change in the recommended indwell time and documentation updates, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity recall.

Plain-English summary

Cook Inc. is recalling 368 units of the Percutaneous Neonatal Pigtail Nephrostomy Set, Reference Part Number 080106, Order Number G14508. The product is distributed worldwide and across the United States. The set includes various needles, dilators, and catheters used for medical procedures.

The recall is issued because the indwell time for the device is decreasing from 4 months to 4 weeks. The current Instructions for Use (IFU) are being updated to reflect this change, and the updated documentation will be provided with orders placed after the implementation of the change.

Healthcare providers and consumers should check their inventory for this specific product. The updated IFU will be included with future orders to ensure correct usage and safety.

The recalled product

Product
Percutaneous Neonatal Pigtail Nephrostomy Set, Reference Part Number 080106, Order Number G14508. The set contains a 22 gage, 5 cm Chiba Needle; an 18 gage, 5 cm trocar needle; an .038-inch (.97 mm) diameter, 30 cm PTFE-coated stainless steel; a 5, 6, and 7 French, 10 cm radiopa
Manufacturer
Cook Inc.
Affected units
368

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • All lots

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Cook Inc. under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 2 products in this recall →