FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#53166

Product

Orbit 90 Subcutaneous Infusion Set, 9 mm Catheter, 42" Tubing - Blue, List #P4291

FDA product code
FPASet, Administration, Intravascular
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
General Hospital
510(k) numbers
K033290
Affected lot / code info
414371,414372,414373,433069,433070,453469,453470,453471,488549,488550,488551,488552,488553,488554,

Why it was recalled

The product contains a female luer which has been reported to crack in use allowing fluid to leak from the device.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Other

Action the firm took

Firm mailed a letter dated September 26, 2006 to notify customers of the recall. The letter advises the product contains a female luer which has been reported to crack in use allowing fluid to leak from the device. Customers are asked that if they have inventory of the lots identified to quarantine these lots and contact your consignees of this recall and return the product immediately for destruction. They are asked to complete and return the attached product inventory summary sheet in the enclosed self-addressed stamped envelope and return product to ICU Medical.

Recalling firm

Firm
ICU Medical, Inc.
Address
951 Calle, Amanecer San Clemente, California 92673-6212

Distribution

Distribution pattern
VA, OH, TX, CA, GA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2006-09-26
Posted by FDA
2007-08-16
Terminated
2012-03-22
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #53166. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.