Medical device manufacturer, Baxter Healthcare has issued a medical device safety alert concerning Uromatic Tur Administration Set. [Product code: EMC4015N; lot numbers: 14I01V842M, 14J30V283 and 14K03V521]
The manufacturer has issued a recall for the above referenced lots due to complaints received related to the disconnection of the spike from the tubing of the set.
According to the manufacturer, the most likely hazard resulting from this issue is delay / interruption of therapy. However, disconnections also have the potential to lead to microbial contamination of the fluid path and hence contamination of the surgical field. The manufacturer has not received any reports of adverse event or patient injury related to this issue.
According to the local supplier, the affected products are distributed in Hong Kong. Product recall in ongoing.
If you are in possession of the products, please contact your supplier for necessary actions.
Posted on 14 January 2016