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AVANOS 13539Recalls & reported problems

Avanos Medical, Inc. · ON-Q* Expansion Kits with SILVERSOAKER* Catheter 10 in (25 cm), Needle 8 in. x 17 GA · Class 2

Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
2
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00193494135393), received between Aug 25, 2025 and May 12, 2026 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (2 reports).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.

Reports received per month

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Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Break2

Patient problems

  • Eye Pain2

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionMay 12, 2026Break

    IT WAS REPORTED VIA FDA MEDWATCH / FDA USER FACILITY REPORT MW REPORT 22885309 THE FOLLOWING: RN OPENED AVANOS ON-Q ANTIMICROBIAL EXPANSION KIT TO STERILE BACK TABLE. RN HOLDING KIT OPEN FOR SCRUB TECH TO GRAB SUPPLIES. ANOTHER RN REPORTED HEARING "POP" SOUND AND THE SHEATHED INTRODUCER IN PACKAGE SLING-SHOTTED OUT OF PACKAGE INTO THE FIRST RN'S EYE. RN USED EYEWASH STATION AND EXAMINED EYE. MILD PAIN PRESENT BUT NO OTHER INJURIES NOTED.

    Patient problems: Eye Pain

    MAUDE report 25156662 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 25, 2025Break

    RN OPENED AVANOS ON-Q ANTIMICROBIAL EXPANSION KIT TO STERILE BACK TABLE. RN HOLDING KIT OPEN FOR SCRUB TECH TO GRAB SUPPLIES. ANOTHER RN REPORTED HEARING "POP" SOUND AND THE SHEATHED INTRODUCER IN PACKAGE SLING-SHOTTED OUT OF PACKAGE INTO THE FIRST RN'S EYE. RN USED EYEWASH STATION AND EXAMINED EYE. MILD PAIN PRESENT BUT NO OTHER INJURIES NOTED.

    Patient problems: Eye Pain

    MAUDE report 22885309 ↗

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