The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1870-2017·Announced 2017-04-26

Cook Inc. Recalls Bush Ureteral Illuminating Catheter Sets Due to Overheating Risk

Cook Inc. is recalling Bush DL and SL Ureteral Illuminating Catheter Sets because the devices may overheat, melt, and burn patients.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a risk of burn injury to patients, which aligns with the rubric criteria for Severe severity (Class II with potential for significant injury).

Plain-English summary

Cook Inc. is voluntarily recalling Bush DL and Bush SL Ureteral Illuminating Catheter Sets. The recall was initiated because the devices may overheat, melt, and burn the patient during use.

The recall covers 19,756 units distributed within the United States and internationally to the Bahamas, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jersey, Kuwait, Mexico, Morocco, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Portugal, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Trinidad and Tobago, United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom. All lots are affected.

Healthcare providers and facilities should stop using these devices immediately and contact Cook Inc. for instructions on return or replacement. Patients who have used these devices should contact their healthcare provider if they experience any adverse effects.

The recalled product

Product
Bush DL Ureteral Illuminating Catheter Set Bush SL Ureteral Illuminating Catheter Set
Manufacturer
Cook Inc.
Affected units
19,756

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

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.