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FDA Devices recall · Reported August 16, 2017

Piston Syringe, 60 CC L/L, 50 per box, 8 boxes/case, 400/case The products are used to inject fluids into, or withdraw fluids from the body. They are intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions or in the cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease, or to affect the structure or any function of the body.

Insufficient documentation to support product sterility claims.

Recall #
Z-2861-2017
Affected scope
54,204,100 units total
Initiated
June 23, 2017
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International Medsurg Connection, Inc. recalled Piston Syringe, 60 CC L/L, 50 per box, 8 boxes/case, 400/case The products are used to… - a moderate-severity action.

Piston Syringe, 60 CC L/L, 50 per box, 8 boxes/case, 400/case The products are used to… was recalled by International Medsurg Connection, Inc. in August 16, 2017. Reason: Insufficient documentation to support product sterility claims.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2861-2017 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

International Medsurg Connection, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Insufficient documentation to support product sterility claims..

Moderate
severity level
54.2M units
affected scope
Class II
classification
August 16, 2017
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2861-2017 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope (see the Recall Profile below) places it in the million-unit bracket that typically triggers nationwide consumer alerts and retailer sweeps. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) 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, 6 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.

Medical Devices recalls over time

Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record

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Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

Piston Syringe, 60 CC L/L, 50 per box, 8 boxes/case, 400/case The products are used to inject fluids into, or withdraw fluids from the body. They are intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions or in the cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease, or to affect the structure or any function of the body.

Reason for recall

Insufficient documentation to support product sterility claims.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number Z-2861-2017
Date reported August 16, 2017
Date initiated June 23, 2017
Recalling firm International Medsurg Connection, Inc.
Firm location Schaumburg, IL
Affected scope 54,204,100 units total
Distribution Nationwide Distribution including OH, MA, GA, FL, NC, MS, MO, PA, IN, NJ, TX, KS, LA, NE, WA, AL, UT, AK, CA, IL, MN, MD, NY, and MI.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

54,204,100 units total units affected - million-unit bracket.

Regional (<10K units) -
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Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) ✓ This recall

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official FDA Devices record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Piston Syringe, 60 CC L/L, 50 per box, 8 boxes/case, 400/case The products are used to inject fluids into, or withdraw fluids from the body. They are intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions or in the cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease, or to affect the structure or any function of the body.. Recalled by International Medsurg Connection, Inc.. Units affected: 54,204,100 units total.
Why was this product recalled?
Insufficient documentation to support product sterility claims.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on August 16, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2861-2017.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Nationwide Distribution including OH, MA, GA, FL, NC, MS, MO, PA, IN, NJ, TX, KS, LA, NE, WA, AL, UT, AK, CA, IL, MN, MD, NY, and MI..
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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