Events

Recall of Flush Kit

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by ICU Medical, Inc..

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    62538
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-2131-2012
  • Event Initiated Date
    2012-04-17
  • Event Date Posted
    2012-08-02
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2012-08-23
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=110878
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Catheter, intravascular, diagnostic - Product Code DQO
  • Reason
    The firm initiated the recall due to a molding defect in a high pressure stopcock where a small percentage of the side ports could become totally occluded.
  • Action
    ICU Medical sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated April 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identified the recalled product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to inspect inventory, destroy affected products according to hospital protocol, complete and return verification form and contact ICU Customer Service to order replacement products. The letter states that ICU Medical will credit customer for any product destroyed once the completed verification form is received. This recall should be carried out to the user level and passed on to all those who need to be aware within your organization or any other organization the device may have been transferred to. Should you have any questions or require assistance relating to this recall please contact ICU Customer Service Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:00 PM Pacific time: 866-829-9025 and select option 8, or e-mail the following address: customerservice@icumed.com

Device

Flush Kit
  • Model / Serial
    Part Number AG8137 510(k) K052865 Lot number 2466161
  • Product Classification
    Cardiovascular Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Nationwide distribution
  • Product Description
    Flush Kit w 3 Way Off Stopcock || Product Usage: || Flush Kit
  • Manufacturer
    ICU Medical, Inc.

Manufacturer

ICU Medical, Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    ICU Medical, Inc., 951 Calle Amanecer, San Clemente CA 92673-6212
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    ICU Medical, Inc.
  • Source
    USFDA