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Jelco Smiths Medical Hypodermic Needle-Pro Fixed Needle… recallZ-0646-2014 · Smiths Medical ASD, Inc. · initiated Jul 10, 2013

Class II Terminated All recalls posted in January 2014

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Smiths Medical ASD, Inc. or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

Where to find your model and lot numbers · What recall classes and statuses mean

Why it was recalled

Visible orange/ brown particulate on the needles of the 29g Hypodermic Needle-Pro Fixed Needle Insulin Syringes

FDA root cause category: Storage

What the company is doing

The firm, Smiths Medical, sent an "URGENT FIELD SAFETY NOTICE" dated July 10, 2013 to its consignees/customers and distributors. The notice described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The Distributors were instructed to notify their customers. The consignees/customers were instructed to inspect your inventory for the suspect lots and remove all affected devices from use and complete and return the Urgent Field Safety Notice Confirmation Form by fax to 603-358-1017 or by email to [email protected] within five (5) days of receipt of this notice. If you or your facility has distributed these affected products to other persons or facilities, please promptly forward the recipients of this Urgent Field Safety Notice. Upon receipt of the completed form, a customer service representative will contact you to arrange for exchange of your unused affected devices for credit or replacement. If you should have any questions regarding this information, please contact Smiths Medical's Customer Service Department at 800-258-5361

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0646-2014
Recall class
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Jul 10, 2013
Posted by the FDA
Jan 8, 2014
Recalling firm
Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.
Quantity
54000
Product code
MEG
FDA submissions
K063755
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) including states of: AZ, CA, FL, IL, LA, MO, MS, NH, NY, OH, PA, TN, TX, VA, WI, and WV; and countries of: Canada, Italy and Spain.

Product description

Jelco Smiths Medical Hypodermic Needle-Pro Fixed Needle Insulin Syringe, 0.5ml 29g x 1/2 in. Distributed by: Cardinal Health, Dublin, OH (Co-Brand) Reference: ED052905IN Hypodermic Needle-Pro Fixed Needle Insulin Syringes are sterile, latex free, non-pyrogenic, single use devices intended for injection of U-100 insulin only. The syringe has an integral rotational needle protection sheath.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Lot Numbers: 2358702

Other devices under the same FDA submission

5 devices cleared under K063755 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

Other products in the same recall event

The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 67034).

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