Arterial Line Kit 20ga X 3" recall
Arterial Line Kit 20ga X 3", Model 498106, Rx Only, Sterile EO, UDI: 00886333215577 - Product Usage: Arterial Catheters are indicated for use when in…
Why was Arterial Line Kit 20ga X 3" recalled?
Arterial Line Kits include thicker curved reverse-cutting needle with a 0-silk suture, instead of the usual straight-cutting needle with a 3-0 silk suture. The thicker suture may be more difficult to tie. The curved needle requires the use of a needle driver, there is a risk of needle stick to the surgeon tries to do it with fingers instead.
What should I do if I have this product?
Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.
Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?
Lot: 11301012
- Product
- Arterial Line Kit 20ga X 3", Model 498106, Rx Only, Sterile EO, UDI: 00886333215577 - Product Usage: Arterial Catheters are indicated for use when in…
- Recalling firm
- Argon Medical Devices, Inc
- Quantity
- 20
- Distribution
- US Nationwide distribution including the states of CA, IL, ND, SC, TX, VA. OUS: None
- Recall date
- May 20, 2020
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Agency
- FDA (device)