Maquet Cardiovascular is recalling 41,857 Express Chest Drains because they are pre-packaged with sterile water syringes that were previously recalled. If these chest drain devices are not kept in a strictly upright position, the patient may be exposed to infectious material from the syringe. This recall affects the Express Single (Product REF 4000-100N) and the Express Blood Recovery Unit (Product REF 4050-100N), which were distributed worldwide including across the United States. You should contact your healthcare provider or the manufacturer immediately for guidance on using these devices safely.
Exposure to infectious material from the recalled syringes can lead to serious health complications, including localized infections, abscesses, systemic sepsis, and potentially death.
Healthcare provider or manufacturer consultation.
Image 1: “Label of Express Dry Seal Chest Drain 4000 Single Collection”
Image 2: “Label of Express Dry Seal Chest Drain 4050 ATS Blood Recovery”
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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