Z-1218-2019 Class II Terminated

Recalled by Smiths Medical ASD Inc. — Minneapolis, MN

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
May 1, 2019
Initiation Date
August 22, 2018
Termination Date
February 11, 2021
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
136,600 units

Product Description

Jelco(R) ViaValve(TM) safety intravenous (I.V.) catheters, 18G x 1 1/4", Model Number REF 3265, MOD 10 The Jelco(R) ViaValve(TM) safety I.V. catheter is a sterile, non pyrogenic, single use, radiopaque intravascular catheter device used for the administration of medically prescribed fluids, designed to reduce the risk of accidental secondary needle sticks.

Reason for Recall

Several lots of Jelco¿ ViaValve" safety intravenous (I.V.) catheters exhibited a V shaped puncture at the base of the catheter near the hub due to an adjustment that was made in the manufacturing process.

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) and countries of: Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

Code Information

Lot Numbers: 3584467, 3584468, 3584469, 3576073, 3576233, 3578511, 3578512