Silicone thoracic/abdominal catheter recall due to potential sterilization defect
RanD S.r.l. is recalling Ch24 round silicone catheters used in thoracic and abdominal cavity drainage due to a sterilization process quality issue. Some units in affected lots may not be sterile.
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: This is an FDA Class II recall involving a potential sterilization process failure. No illnesses or injuries have been reported. The source indicates some units may not be sterile, representing a theoretical risk rather than confirmed contamination, consistent with the rubric criterion of 'risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.'
Plain-English summary
RanD S.r.l. is recalling Ch24 round silicone catheters (diameter 8 mm, reference code R9900099) used for thoracic and abdominal cavity drainage. The sterilization contractor identified a possible quality issue in the sterilization process that may have resulted in some units not being sterile.
The affected lot is F180264, with 40 units distributed. The products were distributed to healthcare facilities in Florida, Illinois, Tennessee, and Wisconsin.
Healthcare providers and consumers who have received these products should discontinue use and contact RanD S.r.l. immediately. Healthcare facilities should review their inventory for the affected lot number and follow appropriate procedures for device handling and replacement.
The recalled product
- Product
- Ch24 round silicone catheter, Diameter: 8 mm, Perforated section: 230 mm, Total length: 600 mm, Reference Code R9900099. Thoracic/abdominal cavity drain catheter.
- Manufacturer
- RanD S.r.l.
- Hazard
- sterilization-defect
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)
- Lot Numbers: F180264
Distribution
Distributed in 4 states:
- FL
- IL
- TN
- WI
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