Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported February 17, 2021
There is a potential that a catheter convenience set contains a 21G access needle instead of the correct 18G needle. If the 21G needle is used to gain vascular access then the gui…
Prytime Medical Devices, Inc. recalled PRYTIME MEDICAL REBOA Catheter Introducer Kit, REF: KT1835C, Contents: Needle, 18 GA x… - a moderate-severity action.
PRYTIME MEDICAL REBOA Catheter Introducer Kit, REF: KT1835C, Contents: Needle, 18 GA x… was recalled by Prytime Medical Devices, Inc. in February 17, 2021. Reason: There is a potential that a catheter convenience set contains a 21G access needle instead of the correct 18G …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0959-2021 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Prytime Medical Devices, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-There is a potential that a catheter convenience set contains a 21G access needle instead of the correct 18G ….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0959-2021 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0959-2021) was formally reported on February 17, 2021, with the manufacturer initiating the action on December 14, 2020. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Prytime Medical Devices, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Boerne, TX. Federal records list the affected scope as N/A.
The documented reason for this recall is: There is a potential that a catheter convenience set contains a 21G access needle instead of the correct 18G needle. If the 21G needle is used to gain vascular access then the guidewire included in the kit will not pass… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: US Nationwide distribution including in the states of NJ, NY, CA, TX, MI, MO, CO, MI, VA, DE, TN, MO, MT, AZ, FL, WI, SC, WA, TX, CT, IN, PA, ME, WI, MA, GA, OH, AR, UT, NY OUS: None. 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
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
N/A
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
PRYTIME MEDICAL REBOA Catheter Introducer Kit, REF: KT1835C, Contents: Needle, 18 GA x 7 CM ECHOGENIC, STERILE, 1 EA, SYRINGE, 30CC, STERILE 1 EA, INTRODUCER SHEATH KIT, 7 FR W/.035 SHORT GUIDEWIRE, STERILE 1 EA., PREFILLED, STERILE FIELD SALINE SYRINGE, 10 ML, 4 EA, CLAMP, 5 FR, STERILE, 1 EA, SCALPEL, #11SS, STERILE, 1 EA, SUTURE, NYLON, 18", 2-0, REVERSE CUTTING, STERILE 1 EA, THREE QUARTER DRAPE, STERILE 1 EA, INSERT, SALINE 1 EA, INSERT, CLAMP 1 EA UDI: (01) 0 0863092 00010 1
There is a potential that a catheter convenience set contains a 21G access needle instead of the correct 18G needle. If the 21G needle is used to gain vascular access then the guidewire included in the kit will not pass through the access needle to facilitate insertion of an introducer sheath and could therefore cause procedure delay or injury.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0959-2021 |
| Date reported | February 17, 2021 |
| Date initiated | December 14, 2020 |
| Recalling firm | Prytime Medical Devices, Inc. |
| Firm location | Boerne, TX |
| Affected scope | N/A |
| Distribution | US Nationwide distribution including in the states of NJ, NY, CA, TX, MI, MO, CO, MI, VA, DE, TN, MO, MT, AZ, FL, WI, SC, WA, TX, CT, IN, PA, ME, WI, MA, GA, OH, AR, UT, NY OUS: None |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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