PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

Apellis Injection Kit 29g Injection Needle -single use intended to inject fluids into, or withdraw fluids from, parts of the body below the surface of the skin and either an 18-gauge or a 19-gauge 5 micron filter needle. Ref: IVT-KIT-29G

Reported: October 11, 2023 Initiated: August 22, 2023 #Z-2653-2023

Product Description

Apellis Injection Kit 29g Injection Needle -single use intended to inject fluids into, or withdraw fluids from, parts of the body below the surface of the skin and either an 18-gauge or a 19-gauge 5 micron filter needle. Ref: IVT-KIT-29G

Reason for Recall

19-gauge x 1" inch filter needles showed appearances of a small fraction of non-preferred characteristics. A causal relationship has not been established between the structural variations in this 19-gauge filter needle and the rare events of retinal vasculitis

Details

Units Affected
61,943 units
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution.
Location
Waltham, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Apellis Injection Kit 29g Injection Needle -single use intended to inject fluids into, or withdraw fluids from, parts of the body below the surface of the skin and either an 18-gauge or a 19-gauge 5 micron filter needle. Ref: IVT-KIT-29G. Recalled by Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. Units affected: 61,943 units.
Why was this product recalled?
19-gauge x 1" inch filter needles showed appearances of a small fraction of non-preferred characteristics. A causal relationship has not been established between the structural variations in this 19-gauge filter needle and the rare events of retinal vasculitis
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on October 11, 2023. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2653-2023.