The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1792-2026·Announced 2026-04-15

Cook Medical pneumothorax tray labeled with an overstated expiration date

Cook Medical is recalling Wayne Pneumothorax Trays because affected lots were labeled with expiration dates that exceed the product's true shelf life. 318 units are affected.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class II recall where an overstated expiry date can lead to use of a sterile device beyond its validated shelf life, a risk of harm with no injuries reported.

Plain-English summary

Cook Medical is recalling the Wayne Pneumothorax Tray, reference part number C-UTPTY-1400-WAYNE-112497-IMH, order number G56537. The action covers 318 units.

Products from the affected device lots were labeled with expiration dates that exceed the true shelf life of the product. A tray carrying an overstated expiry can be held and used after the point at which its sterility and performance were validated. The FDA classified the action as Class II.

Distribution was worldwide. The trays are supplied to healthcare facilities rather than sold to consumers.

Facilities should identify affected stock using the reference part number, UDI and lot numbers in the recall notice, quarantine it, and follow the instructions issued by Cook Medical.

The recalled product

Product
COOK MEDICAL Wayne Pneumothorax Tray: Reference Part Number C-UTPTY-1400-WAYNE-112497-IMH, Order Number G56537; Reference Part Number C-UTPTY-1400-WAYNE-112497-IMH, Order Number G56537; Reference Part Number C-UTPTY-1400-WAYNE-112497-IMH, Order Number G56537; Reference Par
Manufacturer
Cook Incorporated
Affected units
318

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 (10)

  • Reference Part Number C-UTPTY-1400-WAYNE-112497-IMH
  • UDI (01)00827002565371(17)261020(10)15719344X
  • Lot Number 15719344X
  • Reference Part Number C-UTPTY-1400-WAYNE-112497-IM
  • UDI (01)00827002565371(17)261018(10)15714808X
  • Lot Number 15714808X
  • UDI (01)00827002565371(17)260115(10)15834145
  • Lot Number 15834145
  • UDI (01)00827002565371(17)260115(10)15834147
  • Lot Number 15834147.

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 18 recalled by Cook Incorporated 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 18 products in this recall →