PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

G1725: 3 mL Line Draw, Luer slip syringe (heparin concentration: 23.5 I.U. per mL) with Filter-Pro¿ device and 1 mL Line Draw Luer slip syringe (heparin concentration: 23.5 I.U. per mL) with Filter-Pro¿ device Arterial Blood Sampling Line Draw Syringes are sterile, single-use devices, in-vitro diagnostic devices used for the drawing of arterial blood via an arterial line. The product is not for injection.

Reported: March 19, 2014 Initiated: November 22, 2013 #Z-1189-2014

Product Description

G1725: 3 mL Line Draw, Luer slip syringe (heparin concentration: 23.5 I.U. per mL) with Filter-Pro¿ device and 1 mL Line Draw Luer slip syringe (heparin concentration: 23.5 I.U. per mL) with Filter-Pro¿ device Arterial Blood Sampling Line Draw Syringes are sterile, single-use devices, in-vitro diagnostic devices used for the drawing of arterial blood via an arterial line. The product is not for injection.

Reason for Recall

issue with the plunger tip of the Portex¿ Arterial Blood Sampling Line Draw Syringes

Details

Recalling Firm
Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.
Units Affected
N/A
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA including AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV. Internationally to Australia, Austria, Belgium, Belize, Brazil, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Scotland, Spain, and Sweden.
Location
Keene, NH

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
G1725: 3 mL Line Draw, Luer slip syringe (heparin concentration: 23.5 I.U. per mL) with Filter-Pro¿ device and 1 mL Line Draw Luer slip syringe (heparin concentration: 23.5 I.U. per mL) with Filter-Pro¿ device Arterial Blood Sampling Line Draw Syringes are sterile, single-use devices, in-vitro diagnostic devices used for the drawing of arterial blood via an arterial line. The product is not for injection.. Recalled by Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.. Units affected: N/A.
Why was this product recalled?
issue with the plunger tip of the Portex¿ Arterial Blood Sampling Line Draw Syringes
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on March 19, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1189-2014.