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Hypodermic Needle Pro Edge" Safety Device with Syringe 20G… recallZ-0898-2015 · Smiths Medical ASD, Inc. · initiated Nov 21, 2014

Class II Completed All recalls posted in December 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

Needle is not captured in the needle safety sheath in specific lots.

FDA root cause category: Process control

What the company is doing

Smith Medical sent on 11/24/2014, consignees an Urgent Field Safety Notice via FedEx Overnight. The notification instructs customers to inspect their inventory and complete and return the attached Urgent Field Safety Notice Confirmation Form to coordinate return of affected product to Smiths Medical for replacement/credit. For questions regarding this information, please contact Smiths Medicals Customer Service Department at 800-258-5361.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0898-2015
Recall class
Class II
Status
Completed
Initiated by the company
Nov 21, 2014
Posted by the FDA
Dec 30, 2014
Recalling firm
Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.
Quantity
47,200
Product code
FMI
FDA submissions
K041399
Distribution
US Nationwide Distribution in the states of AZ CA FL GA IL IN LA MA MN MO MS MT NC ND NJ NV NY OH OR PA RI TN TX VA WA WI WV

Product description

Hypodermic Needle Pro Edge" Safety Device with Syringe 20G x1 10mL Luer lock syringe; Reorder Number: 4102010 Product Usage: The Needle Pro Edge Safety Hypodermic Needle is intended for injection or aspiration of fluids utilizing a luer lock or luer slip syringe.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Lot Numbers: 2756526, 2771498

Other devices under the same FDA submission

2 devices cleared under K041399 — 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 69842).

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