Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported March 25, 2015
Smiths Medical has become aware of an issue with specific lots of 50mL CADD" Medication Cassette Reservoirs (Cassette). Some Cassettes may leak at the sealing area of the pump t…
Smiths Medical Asd, Inc. recalled CADD" Medication Cassette Reservoir, 50mL, REF 21-7001-24 & 21-7301-24, Sterile EO, Rx … - a moderate-severity action.
CADD" Medication Cassette Reservoir, 50mL, REF 21-7001-24 & 21-7301-24, Sterile EO, Rx … was recalled by Smiths Medical Asd, Inc. in March 25, 2015. Reason: Smiths Medical has become aware of an issue with specific lots of 50mL CADD" Medication Cassette Reservoirs (…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1286-2015 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Smiths Medical Asd, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Smiths Medical has become aware of an issue with specific lots of 50mL CADD" Medication Cassette Reservoirs (….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1286-2015 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1286-2015) was formally reported on March 25, 2015, with the manufacturer initiating the action on February 2, 2015. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Smiths Medical Asd, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Saint Paul, MN. Federal records list the affected scope as 48,208 (17,040 US, 31,168 OUS)..
The documented reason for this recall is: Smiths Medical has become aware of an issue with specific lots of 50mL CADD" Medication Cassette Reservoirs (Cassette). Some Cassettes may leak at the sealing area of the pump tube and medication bag. Smiths Medical h… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) Distribution to the states of : AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IL IN, IA, MD, MA, MN, MS, MO, NE, NV, NH ,NJ, NM, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA and WA., and to the …. 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
48,208 (17,040 US, 31,168 OUS).
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
CADD" Medication Cassette Reservoir, 50mL, REF 21-7001-24 & 21-7301-24, Sterile EO, Rx only.
Smiths Medical has become aware of an issue with specific lots of 50mL CADD" Medication Cassette Reservoirs (Cassette). Some Cassettes may leak at the sealing area of the pump tube and medication bag. Smiths Medical has received no reports of serious injury or death related to this issue.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1286-2015 |
| Date reported | March 25, 2015 |
| Date initiated | February 2, 2015 |
| Recalling firm | Smiths Medical Asd, Inc. |
| Firm location | Saint Paul, MN |
| Affected scope | 48,208 (17,040 US, 31,168 OUS). |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) Distribution to the states of : AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IL IN, IA, MD, MA, MN, MS, MO, NE, NV, NH ,NJ, NM, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA and WA., and to the countries of : Arab … |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
What to do with this recall
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