Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported July 18, 2012
Some of the kits may exhibit a potential defect with the pouch seal. The pouch issue may compromise the sterile barrier.
Argon Medical Devices, Inc recalled Safedraw Venous Close Loop System, Blood Sampling Set, packaged in a tyvek bag, Model/Par… - a moderate-severity action.
Safedraw Venous Close Loop System, Blood Sampling Set, packaged in a tyvek bag, Model/Par… was recalled by Argon Medical Devices, Inc in July 18, 2012. Reason: Some of the kits may exhibit a potential defect with the pouch seal. The pouch issue may compromise the ster…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1946-2012 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Argon Medical Devices, Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Some of the kits may exhibit a potential defect with the pouch seal. The pouch issue may compromise the ster….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1946-2012 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1946-2012) was formally reported on July 18, 2012, with the manufacturer initiating the action on May 4, 2012. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Argon Medical Devices, Inc is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Athens, TX. Federal records list the affected scope as 10 pieces.
The documented reason for this recall is: Some of the kits may exhibit a potential defect with the pouch seal. The pouch issue may compromise the sterile barrier. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Distributed only in Missouri.. 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
10 pieces
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Safedraw Venous Close Loop System, Blood Sampling Set, packaged in a tyvek bag, Model/Part Number 688695, Argon Critical Care Systems, Singapore Pte. Ltd., 198 Yishun Avenue 7, Singapore 768028. The blood sampling set is intended to be used for closed-loop blood sampling from the patient without the system being exposed to the outside environment.
Some of the kits may exhibit a potential defect with the pouch seal. The pouch issue may compromise the sterile barrier.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1946-2012 |
| Date reported | July 18, 2012 |
| Date initiated | May 4, 2012 |
| Recalling firm | Argon Medical Devices, Inc |
| Firm location | Athens, TX |
| Affected scope | 10 pieces |
| Distribution | Distributed only in Missouri. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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