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Med-rx paracentesis tray and med-rx drainage tube

Official notice

19 Nov 2025

MediumHealth Canada

An official Health Canada notice concerns Med-rx paracentesis tray and med-rx drainage tube. CHS has been made aware of some concerns related to the above products where some hospitals/facilities protocols involve the use of alcohol or alcohol-based drugs on the drainage tube (specifically, the luer lock connector). It has been determined that when the connector is exposed to alcohol there is sensitivity to the material potentially resulting in cracking and leakage of the connector during use. Published 2025-11-19.

What to do now

Contact the manufacturer if you require additional information.

Recall number

81239

Official notice

2025-11-19

The hazard

CHS has been made aware of some concerns related to the above products where some hospitals/facilities protocols involve the use of alcohol or alcohol-based drugs on the drainage tube (specifically, the luer lock connector). It has been determined that when the connector is exposed to alcohol there is sensitivity to the material potentially resulting in cracking and leakage of the connector during use.

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Recall Numbers

81239

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Affected products

Product 1

Affected products - Med-Rx Paracentesis Tray, Lot or serial number - 191555, Model or catalogue number - 80-7053

Product 2

Affected products - Med-Rx Paracentesis Tray, Lot or serial number - 200798, Model or catalogue number - 80-7053

Product 3

Affected products - Med-Rx Paracentesis Tray, Lot or serial number - 187367, Model or catalogue number - 80-7053

Product 4

Affected products - Med-Rx Paracentesis Tray, Lot or serial number - 200793, Model or catalogue number - 80-7053

Product 5

Affected products - Med-Rx Paracentesis Tray, Lot or serial number - 203049, Model or catalogue number - 80-7053

Product 6

Affected products - Med-Rx Paracentesis Tray, Lot or serial number - 191940, Model or catalogue number - 80-7053

Product 7

Affected products - Med-Rx Paracentesis Tray, Lot or serial number - 188442, Model or catalogue number - 80-7053

Product 8

Affected products - Med-Rx Drainage Tube, Lot or serial number - 207480, Model or catalogue number - 10-1211

Product 9

Affected products - Med-Rx Drainage Tube, Lot or serial number - 196939, Model or catalogue number - 10-1211

Product 10

Affected products - Med-Rx Drainage Tube, Lot or serial number - 171927, Model or catalogue number - 10-1211

Product 11

Affected products - Med-Rx Drainage Tube, Lot or serial number - 196966, Model or catalogue number - 10-1211

Product 12

Affected products - Med-Rx Drainage Tube, Lot or serial number - 191180, Model or catalogue number - 10-1211

Product 13

Affected products - Med-Rx Drainage Tube, Lot or serial number - 196965, Model or catalogue number - 10-1211

Product 14

Affected products - Med-Rx Drainage Tube, Lot or serial number - 207479, Model or catalogue number - 10-1211

Product 15

Affected products - Med-Rx Drainage Tube, Lot or serial number - 202296, Model or catalogue number - 10-1211

Product 16

Affected products - Med-Rx Drainage Tube, Lot or serial number - 201249, Model or catalogue number - 10-1211

Risk / hazard

CHS has been made aware of some concerns related to the above products where some hospitals/facilities protocols involve the use of alcohol or alcohol-based drugs on the drainage tube (specifically, the luer lock connector). It has been determined that when the connector is exposed to alcohol there is sensitivity to the material potentially resulting in cracking and leakage of the connector during use.

Where it was sold

The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.

Location 1

CA · Canada

Affected area 1

CA · Canada

Company & contacts

Brand: Canadian Hospital Specialties Doing Business Chs, Med-rx Paracentesis Tray And Med-rx Drainage Tube.

Source & status

Source

Health Canada

Tier

official

Category

HEALTH

Classification

Type II

App estimate

medium

Recall details

Recall number

81239

Classification

Type II

Source tier

official

Documents, notices & source

See the official notice and source documents for full details.

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