Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported March 24, 2021
There is a potential presence of particulate matter in the D-Vial.
The recall
Sirtex Medical Limited issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall — There is a potential presence of particulate matter in the D-Vial..
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1275-2021 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1275-2021) was formally reported on March 24, 2021, with the manufacturer initiating the action on February 22, 2021. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Sirtex Medical Limited is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of North Ryde, New South Wales, N/A. Federal records list the affected scope as 3310.
The documented reason for this recall is: There is a potential presence of particulate matter in the D-Vial. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: US Nationwide distribution.. 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, 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 recall sits in its category — 27,303 medical devices recalls on record
Of 83,949 recalls in the database, 21,198 are high severity, 58,883 moderate, and 3,868 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
3310
Related Recalls
6
6 from same agency
SIROS D-Vial Prep Set, Product Code SIR-10200 - Product Usage: intended for single use.
There is a potential presence of particulate matter in the D-Vial.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1275-2021 |
| Date reported | March 24, 2021 |
| Date initiated | February 22, 2021 |
| Recalling firm | Sirtex Medical Limited |
| Firm location | North Ryde, New South Wales, N/A |
| Affected scope | 3310 |
| Distribution | US Nationwide distribution. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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Source: FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA federal recall databases. This recall: FDA Devices, reported March 24, 2021.
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