Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported October 23, 2019
Potential for fluid leakage out of air vents on inline filters on Plum and Sapphire micropore infusion sets.
Icu Medical Inc recalled Infusion Pump I.V. Administration, specifically Plum Microbore Infusion Sets with Inline … - a moderate-severity action.
Infusion Pump I.V. Administration, specifically Plum Microbore Infusion Sets with Inline … was recalled by Icu Medical Inc in October 23, 2019. Reason: Potential for fluid leakage out of air vents on inline filters on Plum and Sapphire micropore infusion sets.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0136-2020 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Icu Medical Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Potential for fluid leakage out of air vents on inline filters on Plum and Sapphire micropore infusion sets..
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0136-2020 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0136-2020) was formally reported on October 23, 2019, with the manufacturer initiating the action on July 29, 2019. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Icu Medical Inc is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Lake Forest, IL. Federal records list the affected scope as 14,850 units.
The documented reason for this recall is: Potential for fluid leakage out of air vents on inline filters on Plum and Sapphire micropore infusion sets. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide distribution to AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VI, …. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
14,850 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Infusion Pump I.V. Administration, specifically Plum Microbore Infusion Sets with Inline Filters labeled as PRIMARY PLUMSET 15 Micron Filter in Sight Chamber, CLAVE Port, 0.2 Micron Filter, CLAVE Y-Site, PE Lined Light Resistant Tubing, Distal Microbore Tubing 272 cm / 15 mL. 1 unit per pouch; 50 pouches per case. Not distributed in the U.S.
Potential for fluid leakage out of air vents on inline filters on Plum and Sapphire micropore infusion sets.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0136-2020 |
| Date reported | October 23, 2019 |
| Date initiated | July 29, 2019 |
| Recalling firm | Icu Medical Inc |
| Firm location | Lake Forest, IL |
| Affected scope | 14,850 units |
| Distribution | Nationwide distribution to AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VI, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY. … |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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