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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Connecting Tube - Female to Male Luer Lock, HPCT8.8-120-M-FM Product Usage: The connecting tube is intended to be a conduit between a fluid reservoir and a vascular catheter in the patient. The connecting tube may be used during angiographic procedures to connect radiographic contrast power injector to a vascular catheter, arterial pressure monitoring, and fluid infusion.

Reported: May 16, 2018 Initiated: March 29, 2018 #Z-1756-2018

Product Description

Connecting Tube - Female to Male Luer Lock, HPCT8.8-120-M-FM Product Usage: The connecting tube is intended to be a conduit between a fluid reservoir and a vascular catheter in the patient. The connecting tube may be used during angiographic procedures to connect radiographic contrast power injector to a vascular catheter, arterial pressure monitoring, and fluid infusion.

Reason for Recall

Cap-adapter assembly of the device may potentially not be adequately tightened, possibly leading to fluid leakage from or air aspiration into the connecting tube.

Details

Recalling Firm
Cook Inc.
Units Affected
6345
Distribution
Distributed to accounts in 7 states: AL, CA, GA, NE, NV, NY, and TX. International distribution to Japan, Korea, and Taiwan.
Location
Bloomington, IN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Connecting Tube - Female to Male Luer Lock, HPCT8.8-120-M-FM Product Usage: The connecting tube is intended to be a conduit between a fluid reservoir and a vascular catheter in the patient. The connecting tube may be used during angiographic procedures to connect radiographic contrast power injector to a vascular catheter, arterial pressure monitoring, and fluid infusion.. Recalled by Cook Inc.. Units affected: 6345.
Why was this product recalled?
Cap-adapter assembly of the device may potentially not be adequately tightened, possibly leading to fluid leakage from or air aspiration into the connecting tube.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on May 16, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1756-2018.