Rust Cause: Cook Recalls Medical Needles Because They Might Be Rusty

Cook Medical recalled its Transseptal Needle and Transseptal Needle with Catheter on 18 October because there could be rust on the outside or inside of the product.

Cook Medical's Transseptal Needle.
One of the recalled devices • Source: Cook Medical LLC

Complaints to Cook Medical LLC about rust on medical needles they manufacture prompted the company to initiate a recall of the products on 18 October.

The firm recalled its Transseptal Needle and Transseptal Needle with Catheter because the presence of rust “could result in increased procedural time and inflammatory reactions, including systemic reactions which may...

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