Moderate riskFDA DeviceClass II

Cook Medical Blue Rhino G2-Multi Tracheostomy Introducer Set recalled for incorrect expiration dates

Cook Medical's Blue Rhino G2-Multi Percutaneous Tracheostomy Introducer Set from certain lots was labeled with expiration dates longer than the actual shelf life of the device. This means some units may have degraded before their printed expiration date, potentially affecting performance when used.

From the FDA notice · Read the official notice ↗ · All Cook recalls

What to do

  1. Check if you have any of the affected lot numbers listed in the recall notice
  2. Do not use any units from the recalled lots
  3. Contact Cook Medical or your supplier for replacement units or further instructions
  4. Verify the actual expiration date with Cook Medical if you are unsure

Is yours affected?

Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.

Product
COOK MEDICAL Blue Rhino G2-Multi Percutaneous Tracheostomy Introducer Set: Reference Part Number C-PTIS-100-HC-G-EU, Order Number G57685; Reference Part Number C-PTIS-100-HC-G-NA, Order Number G57682; Reference Part Number C-PTIS-100-UNL-HC-G-EU, Order Number G57687; Reference Part Number C-PTIS-100-UNS-HC-G-EU, Order Number G57686.
Sold in
Nationwide
Made for
All ages (under 100 years)

This recall covers 18 products — see all of them.

Details

Units affected
916 units
Illnesses reported
None reported
Manufactured in
750 N Daniels Way, Bloomington, IN, United States
Classification
Class II
Recall number
Z-1779-2026

In the FDA's words

Description
COOK MEDICAL Blue Rhino G2-Multi Percutaneous Tracheostomy Introducer Set: Reference Part Number C-PTIS-100-HC-G-EU, Order Number G57685; Reference Part Number C-PTIS-100-HC-G-NA, Order Number G57682; Reference Part Number C-PTIS-100-UNL-HC-G-EU, Order Number G57687; Reference Part Number C-PTIS-100-UNS-HC-G-EU, Order Number G57686. Products from the affected device lots were labeled with expiration dates that exceed the true shelf life. Reference Part Number C-PTIS-100-HC-G-EU, UDI (01)00827002576858(17)270802(10)16189446, Lot Number 16189446; Reference Part Number C-PTIS-100-HC-G-EU, UDI (01)00827002576858(17)270803(10)16189593, Lot Number 16189593; Reference Part Number C-PTIS-100-HC-G-EU, UDI (01)00827002576858(17)270725(10)16175956, Lot Number 16175956; Reference Part Number C-PTIS-100-HC-G-EU, UDI (01)00827002576858(17)270725(10)16175957, Lot Number 16175957; Reference Part Number C-PTIS-100-HC-G-EU, UDI (01)00827002576858(17)270803(10)16189597, Lot Number 16189597; Reference Part Number C-PTIS-100-HC-G-EU, UDI (01)00827002576858(17)270725(10)16175953, Lot Number 16175953; Reference Part Number C-PTIS-100-HC-G-EU, UDI (01)00827002576858(17)271001(10)16460934, Lot Number 16460934; Reference Part Number C-PTIS-100-HC-G-NA, UDI (01)00827002576827(17)280318(10)16514949, Lot Number 16514949; Reference Part Number C-PTIS-100-HC-G-NA, UDI (01)00827002576827(17)270725(10)16175948, Lot Number 16175948; Reference Part Number C-PTIS-100-UNL-HC-G-EU, UDI (01)00827002576872(17)260101(10)15151627, Lot Number 15151627; Reference Part Number C-PTIS-100-UNL-HC-G-EU, UDI (01)00827002576872(17)270627(10)16131781, Lot Number 16131781; Reference Part Number C-PTIS-100-UNL-HC-G-EU, UDI (01)00827002576872(17)280218(10)16471138, Lot Number 16471138; Reference Part Number C-PTIS-100-UNS-HC-G-EU, UDI (01)00827002576865(17)270725(10)16175951, Lot Number 16175951; Reference Part Number C-PTIS-100-UNS-HC-G-EU, UDI (01)00827002576865(17)270725(10)16175949, Lot Number 16175949; Reference Part Number C-PTIS-100-UNS-HC-G-EU, UDI (01)00827002576865(17)270724(10)16174015, Lot Number 16174015; Reference Part Number C-PTIS-100-UNS-HC-G-EU, UDI (01)00827002576865(17)270725(10)16175955, Lot Number 16175955; Reference Part Number C-PTIS-100-UNS-HC-G-EU, UDI (01)00827002576865(17)270724(10)16174023, Lot Number 16174023; Reference Part Number C-PTIS-100-UNS-HC-G-EU, UDI (01)00827002576865(17)270801(10)16187746, Lot Number 16187746; Reference Part Number C-PTIS-100-UNS-HC-G-EU, UDI (01)00827002576865(17)260327(10)15548776, Lot Number 15548776; Reference Part Number C-PTIS-100-UNS-HC-G-EU, UDI (01)00827002576865(17)280121(10)16429827, Lot Number 16429827. Distribution: Worldwide distribution. Affected quantity: 916 units
Hazard
Products from the affected device lots were labeled with expiration dates that exceed the true shelf life.

18 products in this recall

Cook Medical procedure kits recalled for expiration date errors

Cook Medical is recalling 18 product listings, including catheter, tracheostomy, and central venous kits and trays, because some affected lots were labeled with expiration dates longer than their true shelf life. No injuries have been reported, and the products were distributed worldwide.

The agency lists each product separately. Check every one you might have.

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