Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported June 17, 2015
Smiths Medical has become aware of an issue with the Low Volume Extension Set, (72'' Extension Set) where under-sized tubing was used in the production of 1 lot of product.
Smiths Medical Asd Inc recalled Low Volume Extension Set, 72' w/Clamp FLL/MLL APV=1.3ml, STERILE, AND FLUID PATH NONPYROG… - a moderate-severity action.
Low Volume Extension Set, 72' w/Clamp FLL/MLL APV=1.3ml, STERILE, AND FLUID PATH NONPYROG… was recalled by Smiths Medical Asd Inc in June 17, 2015. Reason: Smiths Medical has become aware of an issue with the Low Volume Extension Set, (72'' Extension Set) where und…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1730-2015 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 the Low Volume Extension Set, (72'' Extension Set) where und….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1730-2015 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1730-2015) was formally reported on June 17, 2015, with the manufacturer initiating the action on May 4, 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 Dublin, OH. Federal records list the affected scope as 6,000 units.
The documented reason for this recall is: Smiths Medical has become aware of an issue with the Low Volume Extension Set, (72'' Extension Set) where under-sized tubing was used in the production of 1 lot of product. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Distributed to the states of KY, MN, NJ, UT, & WI.. 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
6,000 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Low Volume Extension Set, 72' w/Clamp FLL/MLL APV=1.3ml, STERILE, AND FLUID PATH NONPYROGENIC UNLESS PACKAGE IS DAMAGED OR OPENED. LATEX FREE, SINGLE USE Tyvek pouches, 10 per box, Smiths Medical ASD, Inc. Used to administer fluid and drugs intravenously.
Smiths Medical has become aware of an issue with the Low Volume Extension Set, (72'' Extension Set) where under-sized tubing was used in the production of 1 lot of product.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1730-2015 |
| Date reported | June 17, 2015 |
| Date initiated | May 4, 2015 |
| Recalling firm | Smiths Medical Asd Inc |
| Firm location | Dublin, OH |
| Affected scope | 6,000 units |
| Distribution | Distributed to the states of KY, MN, NJ, UT, & WI. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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