Quick Facts at a Glance
- Recall Date
- March 5, 2026
- Hazard Level
- HIGH
- Brand
- Cook
- Category
- Health & Personal Care
- Sold At
- Multiple Retailers
- At-Risk Groups
- GENERAL, PREGNANT, PETS
What to Do Now
Use this page like a recall checklist: verify the product first, then act on the official remedy.
Immediate steps
- 1Stop using the product until you confirm whether it is included in the recall.
- 2Compare the product label, model number, UPC, color, size, and purchase location against the identifiers below.
- 3Follow the official remedy from FDA - Medical Devices; save photos, receipts, labels, and correspondence before contacting the company.
- 4If the product could harm a child, older adult, pet, or patient, move it out of reach immediately.
Check these identifiers
- Brand
- Cook
- Product type
- Central Venous Tray
- Model numbers
- C-UQLMYJ-1001J-RSC-ABRM-HC-FST-A-RD, UDI (01)00827002448001(17)280512(10)NS16597252, Lot Number NS16597252, UDI (01)00827002448001(17)280513(10)NS16600633, Lot Number NS16600633, C-UTLMYJ-701J-ABRM-HC-IHI-FST-A-RD, UDI (01)00827002448094(17)280327(10)16530788, Lot Number 16530788 +8 more
- Sold at
- Multiple Retailers
Recall Timeline
Key dates and source checks for this recall record.
Recall announced
March 5, 2026
Reported by FDA DEVICE
April 15, 2026
RecallRadar source check
April 22, 2026
Consumer action
Use the official remedy and keep documentation.
Hazard Information
Products from the affected device lots were labeled with expiration dates that exceed the true shelf life.
What You Should Do
Patients and healthcare providers should stop using this device immediately. Follow the recall instructions provided by the manufacturer. Contact Cook Incorporated or your healthcare provider for instructions. Notification method: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
About This Product
Spectrum Central Venous Trays are used in surgical and critical care settings to gain access to a patient’s central venous system. They are sterile, single-use devices.
Why This Is Dangerous
If expiration dates exceed true shelf life, sterility or device performance could be compromised, potentially impacting patient safety.
Industry Context
This recall is not described as part of a broader industry pattern in the supplied data.
Real-World Impact
This recall creates operational disruption for hospitals and clinics and potential safety concerns for patients during procedures.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Identify Reference Part Numbers C-UQLMYJ-1001J-RSC-ABRM-HC-FST-A-RD and C-UTLMYJ-701J-ABRM-HC-IHI-FST-A-RD.
- Review UDI strings listed in the recall.
Where to find product info
Refer to FDA recall page Z-1789-2026 and Cook Medical communications.
What timeline to expect
Refunds or replacements depend on Cook Medical's program; processing may take weeks.
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- Escalate to hospital procurement or risk management
- File a formal complaint with FDA if manufacturer is unresponsive
How to prevent similar issues
- Verify shelf life before sterilization or use
- Implement internal recall notification and segregation procedures
- Maintain up-to-date recalls database for medical devices
- Cross-check lot numbers with supplier notices
Documentation advice
Document lot numbers, expiration labels, procurement records, and all correspondence with Cook Medical
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Product Details
Model numbers and lot details are tied to Reference Part Numbers C-UQLMYJ-1001J-RSC-ABRM-HC-FST-A-RD and C-UTLMYJ-701J-ABRM-HC-IHI-FST-A-RD. Orders:G44800, G44809, G44806, G44807. Distribution worldwide.
Reported Incidents
No injury counts are provided in the data. If no incidents are reported in the supplied information, this section should reflect that. No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Key Facts
- Lots with expiration dates exceeding shelf life
- Reference Part Numbers: C-UQLMYJ-1001J-RSC-ABRM-HC-FST-A-RD; C-UTLMYJ-701J-ABRM-HC-IHI-FST-A-RD; C-…
- Recall status: ACTIVE
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