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Smiths Medical ASD Inc. recalls Acuvance¿2 Safety Catheter, Product No. 1720-AI Product Usage: The Acuvance¿ 2 Safety Catheter is a Peripheral Intra
Recalled December 28, 2016 · FDA recall Z-0789-2017 · Smiths Medical ASD
Hazard
Smiths Medical became aware that three (3) lots of Acuvance2 Safety Catheter, product number 1720-AI, contain devices with missing or incorrectly positioned side port valves. · FDA Class II
Units
26,750
Sold at
Foreign Distribution in the Italy, France, Switzerland, Germany, Sweden
Description
Smiths Medical became aware that three (3) lots of Acuvance2 Safety Catheter, product number 1720-AI, contain devices with missing or incorrectly positioned side port valves.
Product
Acuvance¿2 Safety Catheter, Product No. 1720-AI Product Usage: The Acuvance¿ 2 Safety Catheter is a Peripheral Intravenous Catheter (PIVC). PIVCs are designed for single use venipuncture on all patient populations where access to the veins and arteries are required. The catheter has a Safety Needle Assembly (SAN) designed to reduce risk of accidental needle sticks to the operators. The lateral port is equipped with a non-return silicone valve and a polypropylene snap cap with a winged polypropylene hub for fastening.
Manufacturer(s)
Smiths Medical ASD Inc.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →