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Cook Melker Universal Cuffed Emergency Cricothyrotomy Catheter Set recalled for incorrect expiration dates

Cook Incorporated discovered that certain lots of the Melker Universal Cuffed Emergency Cricothyrotomy Catheter Set were labeled with expiration dates longer than the actual shelf life of the product. This means some units may have been used past their true expiration date, potentially affecting sterility and safety.

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

What to do

  1. If you have this device, check the lot number and reference part number against the FDA recall list
  2. Do not use the product if it matches a recalled lot number
  3. Contact Cook Incorporated or your supplier for instructions on replacement or return
  4. Verify expiration dates on any remaining inventory before use

Is yours affected?

Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.

Product
Melker Universal Cuffed Emergency Cricothyrotomy Catheter Set: Reference Part Number C-TCCSB-500-UNI, Order Number G32193; Reference Part Number C-TCCSB-500-UNI-01, Order Number G47665.
Sold in
Nationwide
Made for
All ages (0 months and older)

This recall covers 18 products — see all of them.

Details

Units affected
476 units
Illnesses reported
None reported
Manufactured in
750 N Daniels Way, Bloomington, IN, United States
Classification
Class II
Recall number
Z-1785-2026

In the FDA's words

Description
Melker Universal Cuffed Emergency Cricothyrotomy Catheter Set: Reference Part Number C-TCCSB-500-UNI, Order Number G32193; Reference Part Number C-TCCSB-500-UNI-01, Order Number G47665. Products from the affected device lots were labeled with expiration dates that exceed the true shelf life. Reference Part Number C-TCCSB-500-UNI, UDI (01)00827002321939(17)270803(10)NS16189671, Lot Number NS16189671; Reference Part Number C-TCCSB-500-UNI-01, UDI (01)00827002476653(17)270805(10)16191668, Lot Number 16191668; Reference Part Number C-TCCSB-500-UNI-01, UDI (01)00827002476653(17)270807(10)16195472, Lot Number 16195472; Reference Part Number C-TCCSB-500-UNI-01, UDI (01)00827002476653(17)270807(10)16195467, Lot Number 16195467; Reference Part Number C-TCCSB-500-UNI-01, UDI (01)00827002476653(17)270805(10)16191666, Lot Number 16191666; Reference Part Number C-TCCSB-500-UNI-01, UDI (01)00827002476653(17)270805(10)16191677, Lot Number 16191677; Reference Part Number C-TCCSB-500-UNI-01, UDI (01)00827002476653(17)270805(10)16191661, Lot Number 16191661; Reference Part Number C-TCCSB-500-UNI-01, UDI (01)00827002476653(17)270812(10)16200360, Lot Number 16200360; Reference Part Number C-TCCSB-500-UNI-01, UDI (01)00827002476653(17)270731(10)16185929, Lot Number 16185929; Reference Part Number C-TCCSB-500-UNI-01, UDI (01)00827002476653(17)270904(10)16237917, Lot Number 16237917; Reference Part Number C-TCCSB-500-UNI-01, UDI (01)00827002476653(17)270805(10)16191674, Lot Number 16191674; Reference Part Number C-TCCSB-500-UNI-01, UDI (01)00827002476653(17)270805(10)16191671, Lot Number 16191671; Reference Part Number C-TCCSB-500-UNI-01, UDI (01)00827002476653(17)270806(10)16193388, Lot Number 16193388; Reference Part Number C-TCCSB-500-UNI-01, UDI (01)00827002476653(17)270806(10)16193387, Lot Number 16193387; Reference Part Number C-TCCSB-500-UNI-01, UDI (01)00827002476653(17)270805(10)16191667, Lot Number 16191667; Reference Part Number C-TCCSB-500-UNI-01, UDI (01)00827002476653(17)270807(10)16195473, Lot Number 16195473; Reference Part Number C-TCCSB-500-UNI-01, UDI (01)00827002476653(17)270805(10)16191662, Lot Number 16191662; Reference Part Number C-TCCSB-500-UNI-01, UDI (01)00827002476653(17)270805(10)16191689, Lot Number 16191689; Reference Part Number C-TCCSB-500-UNI-01, UDI (01)00827002476653(17)270807(10)16195468, Lot Number 16195468; Reference Part Number C-TCCSB-500-UNI-01, UDI (01)00827002476653(17)270927(10)16271019, Lot Number 16271019. Distribution: Worldwide distribution. Affected quantity: 476 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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