Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported September 26, 2018
Defect consists of a small crack in the top end of the barrel near the needle.
ShinChang Medical Co., Ltd. recalled Disposable Insulin Syringe 0.3mL in 3 different sizes 29Gx1/2, 30Gx5/16, and 31G x 5/16. … - a moderate-severity action.
Disposable Insulin Syringe 0.3mL in 3 different sizes 29Gx1/2, 30Gx5/16, and 31G x 5/16. … was recalled by ShinChang Medical Co., Ltd. in September 26, 2018. Reason: Defect consists of a small crack in the top end of the barrel near the needle.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-3202-2018 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
ShinChang Medical Co., Ltd. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Defect consists of a small crack in the top end of the barrel near the needle..
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-3202-2018 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-3202-2018) was formally reported on September 26, 2018, with the manufacturer initiating the action on August 24, 2018. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. ShinChang Medical Co., Ltd. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Gumi, N/A. Federal records list the affected scope as 6,570,800, placing this recall in the million-unit bracket that typically triggers nationwide consumer alerts and retailer sweeps.
The documented reason for this recall is: Defect consists of a small crack in the top end of the barrel near the needle. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: FL, TN, and VA. 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
6,570,800
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Disposable Insulin Syringe 0.3mL in 3 different sizes 29Gx1/2, 30Gx5/16, and 31G x 5/16. (10 syringes are packaged in a flexible plastic (poly bag) and 10 flexible plastic (poly bag) are packaged in one in box. Finally, pack the inboxes in the carton case.)
Defect consists of a small crack in the top end of the barrel near the needle.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-3202-2018 |
| Date reported | September 26, 2018 |
| Date initiated | August 24, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | ShinChang Medical Co., Ltd. |
| Firm location | Gumi, N/A |
| Affected scope | 6,570,800 |
| Distribution | FL, TN, and VA |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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