FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#109201

Product

Safedraw Venous Close Loop System, Blood Sampling Set, packaged in a tyvek bag, Model/Part Number 688695, Argon Critical Care Systems, Singapore Pte. Ltd., 198 Yishun Avenue 7, Singapore 768028. The blood sampling set is intended to be used for closed-loop blood sampling from the patient without the system being exposed to the outside environment.

FDA product code
DSKComputer, Blood-Pressure
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Cardiovascular
510(k) numbers
K885235
Affected lot / code info
Lot Number 204889, Expiration Date March 2017

Why it was recalled

Some of the kits may exhibit a potential defect with the pouch seal. The pouch issue may compromise the sterile barrier.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Packaging

Action the firm took

Argon Medical Devices sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated May 4, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identifies the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. A Recall Response Form was attached to the letter for customers to complete and return to the firm via fax to 903-577-9393. Contact the firm at CRS@argonmedical.com for questions regarding this recall.

Recalling firm

Firm
Argon Medical Devices, Inc
Address
1445 Flat Creek Rd, Athens, Texas 75751-5002

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Distributed only in Missouri.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2012-05-04
Posted by FDA
2012-07-06
Terminated
2013-01-14
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #109201. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.