FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#71862

Product

ICU Medical, Inc. Cath Lab Kit W/3Port "ON" Manifold, Waste Bag, Syringe & TP4; Item Number: AG7843 Indicated for fluid flow directional control and for providing access port(s) for administration of solutions.

FDA product code
FMGStopcock, I.V. Set
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
General Hospital
510(k) numbers
K060231
Affected lot / code info
Lot Numbers: 44-504-R5, 558884, 570634, and 603566

Why it was recalled

Improper orientation of the stopcock handle questions whether there is an adequate gas path to assure sterility, which presents a possible compromise of sterility.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Process change control

Action the firm took

Every customer both direct and distributors who have purchased the affected lots were mailed a Product Recall Letter with attached fax-back Product Inventory Summary attachment on 06/11/2008 via fax and followed by UPS overnight delivery. The Product Recall Letter informed the customers of the reason for the recall and instructed them to complete and return the attached Product Inventory Summary. Instructions were also given for returning product in their inventory to ICU.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Nationwide Distribution

Timeline

Recall initiated
2008-06-11
Posted by FDA
2008-09-16
Terminated
2010-04-13
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #71862. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.