FDA Devices recall · Reported November 22, 2017
Reservoir Bag for WalkMed Infusion Pump Part Number 204820 Catalog Number IPR-86/10 65 mL and Reservoir Bag for WalkMed Infusion Pump Part Number 204821 Catalog Number IPR-150/10 150 mL The WalkMed Reservoir Bag is designed for use with the WalkMed 350VL Ambulatory pump and is intended to be used as a reservoir and fluid path for administering intravenous, subcutaneous, arterial, enteral, and epidural infusions of antibiotics, analgesics, chemotherapeutic agents, and other medications or fluids
There have been reported incidents of fluid leaks at the luer connection. Leaks have been confirmed to originate from, or near, the reservoirs clearcolored female luer connecter.
WalkMed, LLC recalled Reservoir Bag for WalkMed Infusion Pump Part Number 204820 Catalog Number IPR-86/10 65 mL… - a moderate-severity action.
Reservoir Bag for WalkMed Infusion Pump Part Number 204820 Catalog Number IPR-86/10 65 mL… was recalled by WalkMed, LLC in November 22, 2017. Reason: There have been reported incidents of fluid leaks at the luer connection. Leaks have been confirmed to origin…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0090-2018 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
WalkMed, LLC issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-There have been reported incidents of fluid leaks at the luer connection. Leaks have been confirmed to origin….
- Moderate
- severity level
- Class II
- classification
- November 22, 2017
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0090-2018 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record
Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Product description
Reservoir Bag for WalkMed Infusion Pump Part Number 204820 Catalog Number IPR-86/10 65 mL and Reservoir Bag for WalkMed Infusion Pump Part Number 204821 Catalog Number IPR-150/10 150 mL The WalkMed Reservoir Bag is designed for use with the WalkMed 350VL Ambulatory pump and is intended to be used as a reservoir and fluid path for administering intravenous, subcutaneous, arterial, enteral, and epidural infusions of antibiotics, analgesics, chemotherapeutic agents, and other medications or fluids. Please note that the WalkMed 350VL pump is contraindicated for: Infusion of blood and blood products, Infusion of insulin, Infusion of critical medications whose stoppage or interruption would cause serious injury or death Use in ambulatory regimens by patients who do not possess the mental, physical, or emotional capability to operate the pump properly; or who are not under the care of a responsible individual.
Reason for recall
There have been reported incidents of fluid leaks at the luer connection. Leaks have been confirmed to originate from, or near, the reservoirs clearcolored female luer connecter.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0090-2018 |
| Date reported | November 22, 2017 |
| Date initiated | September 27, 2017 |
| Recalling firm | WalkMed, LLC |
| Firm location | Englewood, CO |
| Affected scope | 25,920 bags |
| Distribution | Nationwide Distribution |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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