Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported December 26, 2018
There have been reports of distal occlusion alarms during the use of SAPPHIRE Epidural Set Yellow-Striped administration sets.
Icu Medical Inc recalled SAPPHIRE Epidural Set Yellow-Striped Microbore, 0.2 Micron Filter, PAV, 123 Inch, List Nu… - a moderate-severity action.
SAPPHIRE Epidural Set Yellow-Striped Microbore, 0.2 Micron Filter, PAV, 123 Inch, List Nu… was recalled by Icu Medical Inc in December 26, 2018. Reason: There have been reports of distal occlusion alarms during the use of SAPPHIRE Epidural Set Yellow-Striped adm…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0619-2019 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Icu Medical Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-There have been reports of distal occlusion alarms during the use of SAPPHIRE Epidural Set Yellow-Striped adm….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0619-2019 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0619-2019) was formally reported on December 26, 2018, with the manufacturer initiating the action on November 8, 2018. 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 31,050 units.
The documented reason for this recall is: There have been reports of distal occlusion alarms during the use of SAPPHIRE Epidural Set Yellow-Striped administration sets. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: US distribution and Internationally to Canada.. Distribution scope 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, 3 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 recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
31,050 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
SAPPHIRE Epidural Set Yellow-Striped Microbore, 0.2 Micron Filter, PAV, 123 Inch, List Number 16373-02 Sapphire Epidural Sets are indicated for the delivery of fluids from a container to a patient's epidural space. Sets are intended for use with Sapphire Infusion Systems.
There have been reports of distal occlusion alarms during the use of SAPPHIRE Epidural Set Yellow-Striped administration sets.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0619-2019 |
| Date reported | December 26, 2018 |
| Date initiated | November 8, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | Icu Medical Inc |
| Firm location | LAKE FOREST, IL |
| Affected scope | 31,050 units |
| Distribution | US distribution and Internationally to Canada. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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