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Type of Product	Medical Device
TGA Recall Reference	RC-2015-RN-00601-1
Product Name/Description	Multigate Custom Procedure Packs containing Convatec’s Unomedical brand Suction Tube
Recall Action Level	Hospital
Recall Action Classification	Class II
Recall Action Commencement Date	2/07/2015
Responsible Entity	Multigate Medical Products Pty Ltd
Reason/Issue	Convatec is conducting a recall (TGA Ref No: RC-2015-RN-00514-1) of various sized Unomedical branded suction tubes. The tubes are being recalled as the connector on the tubes has a probability of cracking once it is applied to suction device ports. Multigate is issuing this notice to your hospital as you have received the above Custom Procedure Packs (CPP) where you have specified the inclusion of the Unomedical Suction Tube that is now subject to this recall.
Recall Action	Recall
Recall Action Instructions	Multigate requesting end users to stop using the affected CPP. Multigate will supply replacement sterile tubing as for all the affected stock. Once replacement tubing is received end users are required to replace the defective tube with the sterile replacement product.
Contact Information	02 8718 2888 - Customer Service team