Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported July 4, 2012
A complaint was received, and later verified, that product labeled as SO-1296 with male luer lock connector actually contained product with a female luer lock connector.
Salter Labs recalled Adult Divided Cannula end tidal C)2 sampling w/male luer-lock connector. 7 ft, oxygen tu… - a moderate-severity action.
Adult Divided Cannula end tidal C)2 sampling w/male luer-lock connector. 7 ft, oxygen tu… was recalled by Salter Labs in July 4, 2012. Reason: A complaint was received, and later verified, that product labeled as SO-1296 with male luer lock connector a…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1898-2012 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Salter Labs issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-A complaint was received, and later verified, that product labeled as SO-1296 with male luer lock connector a….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1898-2012 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1898-2012) was formally reported on July 4, 2012, with the manufacturer initiating the action on May 30, 2012. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Salter Labs is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Arvin, CA. Federal records list the affected scope as 242 cases.
The documented reason for this recall is: A complaint was received, and later verified, that product labeled as SO-1296 with male luer lock connector actually contained product with a female luer lock connector. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide distribution: USA including states of: FL, IN, KS, PA and TX.. 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
242 cases
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Adult Divided Cannula end tidal C)2 sampling w/male luer-lock connector. 7 ft, oxygen tube, 7 ft. CO2 tube RX only.For Single Patient Use only. Distributed by Tri-Anium Assembled in Mexico. Usage: Delivery of Anesthesia.
A complaint was received, and later verified, that product labeled as SO-1296 with male luer lock connector actually contained product with a female luer lock connector.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1898-2012 |
| Date reported | July 4, 2012 |
| Date initiated | May 30, 2012 |
| Recalling firm | Salter Labs |
| Firm location | Arvin, CA |
| Affected scope | 242 cases |
| Distribution | Nationwide distribution: USA including states of: FL, IN, KS, PA and TX. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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