ModerateClass IITerminated

FDA Devices recall · Reported December 27, 2017

3040-VenaFlow Calf Garment (Aircast) Quick Connect was mislabeled as 3010-PL Aircast Pos-Lock Connector. Intended for use in preventing deep vein thrombosis (DVT), diminishing post-operative pain and swelling, enhancing blood circulation and reducing wound healing time on the calf.

Q: Which agency issued this recall?

This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on December 27, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0272-2018.

Q: Where was the recalled product distributed?

Distribution: Distributed to Texas..

Q: Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?

Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

3040 compression sleeves being mislabeled as a 3010-PL compression sleeves.

Recall #: Z-0272-2018
Affected scope: 280 devices
Initiated: December 1, 2017

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Stryker Sustainability Solutions recalled 3040-VenaFlow Calf Garment (Aircast) Quick Connect was mislabeled as 3010-PL Aircast Pos-… - a moderate-severity action.

3040-VenaFlow Calf Garment (Aircast) Quick Connect was mislabeled as 3010-PL Aircast Pos-… was recalled by Stryker Sustainability Solutions in December 27, 2017. Reason: 3040 compression sleeves being mislabeled as a 3010-PL compression sleeves.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0272-2018 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Stryker Sustainability Solutions issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-3040 compression sleeves being mislabeled as a 3010-PL compression sleeves..

Moderate
severity level: 280 units
affected scope: Class II
classification: December 27, 2017
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0272-2018 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.

Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

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.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

3040-VenaFlow Calf Garment (Aircast) Quick Connect was mislabeled as 3010-PL Aircast Pos-Lock Connector. Intended for use in preventing deep vein thrombosis (DVT), diminishing post-operative pain and swelling, enhancing blood circulation and reducing wound healing time on the calf.

Reason for recall

3040 compression sleeves being mislabeled as a 3010-PL compression sleeves.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class	Moderate (Class II)
Status	Terminated
Recall number	Z-0272-2018
Date reported	December 27, 2017
Date initiated	December 1, 2017
Recalling firm	Stryker Sustainability Solutions
Firm location	Tempe, AZ
Affected scope	280 devices
Distribution	Distributed to Texas.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

280 devices units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall

Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -

Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -

Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

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What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

3040 compression sleeves being mislabeled as a 3010-PL compression sleeves.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on December 27, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0272-2018.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: Distributed to Texas..

Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device? ▼

Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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