Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported October 6, 2021
Potential for sterile barrier breach. Microscopic pinholes within the sterile pouch could potentially lead to non-sterile conditions.
Medline Industries Inc recalled NAMIC Stopcocks: (1) NAMIC STOPCOCK, 200 psi (14 bar), REF 70015002, UPN H965700150021… - a moderate-severity action.
NAMIC Stopcocks: (1) NAMIC STOPCOCK, 200 psi (14 bar), REF 70015002, UPN H965700150021… was recalled by Medline Industries Inc in October 6, 2021. Reason: Potential for sterile barrier breach. Microscopic pinholes within the sterile pouch could potentially lead t…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2575-2021 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Medline Industries Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Potential for sterile barrier breach. Microscopic pinholes within the sterile pouch could potentially lead t….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2575-2021 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2575-2021) was formally reported on October 6, 2021, with the manufacturer initiating the action on August 6, 2021. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Medline Industries Inc is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Northfield, IL. Federal records list the affected scope as 816,420 manifolds and stopcocks.
The documented reason for this recall is: Potential for sterile barrier breach. Microscopic pinholes within the sterile pouch could potentially lead to non-sterile conditions. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution and the countries of Canada, Australia, Japan, Latvia, Lebanon, Malaysia, Netherlands, Pakistan, People's Republic of China, Panama, Singapore, South Africa, South Ko…. 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.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
816,420 manifolds and stopcocks
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
NAMIC Stopcocks: (1) NAMIC STOPCOCK, 200 psi (14 bar), REF 70015002, UPN H965700150021, Three-way Stopcock with Rotating Collar, Rx only, Sterile; (2) NAMIC STOPCOCK, 200 psi (14 bar), REF 70015003, UPN H965700150031, Three-Way Stopcock with Fixed Male Luer Lock, Rx only, Sterile; (3) NAMIC STOPCOCK, 200 psi (14 bar), REF 70015012, UPN H965700150121, Four-way Stopcock with Rotating Collar, Rx only, Sterile; (4) NAMIC STOPCOCK, 200 psi (14 bar), REF 70015013, UPN H965700150131, Four-way Stopcock with Fixed Male Luer Lock, Rx only, Sterile; (5) NAMIC STOPCOCK, 200 psi (14 bar), REF 70015015, UPN H965700150151, One-way Stopcock with Collar, Rx only, Sterile; (6) NAMIC STOPCOCK, 400 psi (28 bar), REF 70035002, UPN H965700350021, Three-way Stopcock with Rotating Collar, Rx only, Sterile; (7) NAMIC STOPCOCK, 400 psi (28 bar), REF 70035003, UPN H965700350031, Three-way Stopcock with Fixed Male Luer Lock, Rx only, Sterile; (8) NAMIC STOPCOCK, 400 psi (28 bar), REF 70035008, UPN H965700350081, Three-way Stopcock with Rotating Adaptor, Rx only, Sterile; (9) NAMIC STOPCOCK, 400 psi (28 bar), REF 70035009, UPN H965700350091, Three-way Stopcock with Rotating Adaptor, Rx only, Sterile; (10) NAMIC STOPCOCK, 1050 psi (72 bar), REF 70055003, UPN H965700550031, Three-way Stopcock with Fixed Male Luer Lock, Rx only, Sterile; (11) NAMIC STOPCOCK, 1050 psi (72 bar), REF 70055008, UPN H965700550081, Three-way Stopcock with Rotating Adapter, Rx only, Sterile; (12) NAMIC STOPCOCK, 1050 psi (72 bar), REF 70055009, UPN H965700550091, Three-way Stopcock with Rotating Adaptor, Rx only, Sterile; and (13) NAMIC STOPCOCK, 1050 psi (72 bar), REF 70055017, UPN H965700550171, One-way Stopcock with Fixed Male Luer Lock, Rx only, Sterile.
Potential for sterile barrier breach. Microscopic pinholes within the sterile pouch could potentially lead to non-sterile conditions.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-2575-2021 |
| Date reported | October 6, 2021 |
| Date initiated | August 6, 2021 |
| Recalling firm | Medline Industries Inc |
| Firm location | Northfield, IL |
| Affected scope | 816,420 manifolds and stopcocks |
| Distribution | Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution and the countries of Canada, Australia, Japan, Latvia, Lebanon, Malaysia, Netherlands, Pakistan, People's Republic of China, Panama, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Thailand, and U… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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