Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0189-2020 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Smiths Medical ASD Inc. |
| Report date | Oct 30, 2019 |
| Recall initiation date | Jul 8, 2019 |
| Quantity | 3,952,425 devices total |
| Location | Minneapolis, MN, United States |
Official product description
GRIPPER Needles sold individually. Labeled as the following item descriptions: 1. NDL, GRIPPER, 22G X 1" (25MM), 12/BX; 2. NDL, GRIPPER, 22G X 1.25" (32MM), 12/BX; 3. NDL, GRIPPER, 20G X 1.25" (32MM), 12/BX; 4. NDL, GRIPPER, 19G X 1" (25MM), 12/BX; 5. NDL, GRIPPER, 19G X 1.25" (32MM), 12/BX; 6. NDL, GRIPPER, 22G X .75" (19MM), 12/BX; 7. NDL, GRIPPER, 19G X .75" (19MM), 12/BX; 8. NDL, GRIPPER, 20G X .625" (16MM), 12/BX; 9. NDL, GRIPPER, 22G X .625" (16MM), 12/BX; 10. NDL, GRIPPER PLUS, 22G X 1" (25MM), 12/BX; 11. NDL, GRIPPER PLUS, 22G X 1.25" (32MM), 12/BX; 12. NDL, GRIPPER PLUS, 20G X 1" (25MM) 12/BX; 13. NDL, GRIPPER PLUS, 20G X 1.25" (32MM) 12/BX; 14. NDL, GRIPPER PLUS, 19G X 1" (25MM) 12/BX; 15. NDL, GRIPPER PLUS, 19G X 1.25" (32MM) 12/BX; 16. NDL, GRIPPER PLUS, 22G X .75" (19MM) 12/BX; 17. NDL, GRIPPER PLUS, 20G X .75" (19MM) 12/BX; 18. NDL, GRIPPER PLUS, 19G X .75" (19MM) 12/BX; 19. NDL, GRIPPER PLUS, 20G X .625" (16MM) 12/BX; 20. NDL, GRIPPER PLUS, 22G X .625" (16MM) 12/BX; 21. NDL, GRIPPER PLUS, 22G X .625" (16MM), Y-SITE 12/BX; 22. NDL, GRIPPER PLUS, 22G X .75" (19MM), Y-SITE 12/BX; 23. NDL, GRIPPER PLUS, 22G X 1" (25MM), Y-SITE 12/BX; 24. NDL, GRIPPER PLUS, 22G X 1.25" (32MM), Y-SITE 12/BX; 25. NDL, GRIPPER PLUS, 20G X .625" (16MM), Y-SITE 12/BX; 26. NDL, GRIPPER PLUS, 20G X .75" (19MM), Y-SITE 12/BX; 27. NDL, GRIPPER PLUS, 20G X 1" (25MM), Y-SITE 12/BX; 28. NDL, GRIPPER PLUS, 20G X 1.25" (32MM), Y-SITE 12/BX; 29. NDL, GRIPPER PLUS, 19G X .75" (19MM), Y-SITE 12/BX; 30. NDL, GRIPPER PLUS, 19G X 1" (25MM), Y-SITE 12/BX; 31. NDL, GRIPPER PLUS, 19G X 1.25" (32MM), Y-SITE 12/BX; 32. NDL, GRIPPER, 22G X .625" (16MM), Y-SITE 12/BX; 33. NDL, GRIPPER, 22G X .75" (19MM), Y-SITE 12/BX; 34. NDL, GRIPPER, 22G X 1" (25MM), Y-SITE 12/BX; 35. NDL, GRIPPER, 22G X 1.25" (32MM), Y-SITE 12/BX; 36. NDL, GRIPPER, 20G X .625" (16MM), Y-SITE 12/BX; 37. NDL, GRIPPER, 20G X .75" (19MM), Y-SITE 12/BX; 38. NDL, GRIPPER, 20G X 1" (25MM), Y-SITE 12/BX; 39. NDL, GRIPPER, 20G X 1.25" (32MM), Y-SITE 12/BX; 40. NDL, GRIPPER, 19G X .75" (19MM), Y-SITE 12/BX; 41. NDL, GRIPPER, 19G X 1.25" (32MM), Y-SITE 12/BX; 42. NDL, GRIPPER PLUS, 22G X .625" (16MM), NEEDLELESS Y-SITE 12/BX; 43. NDL, GRIPPER PLUS, 22G X .75" (19MM), NEEDLELESS Y-SITE 12/BX; 44. NDL, GRIPPER PLUS, 22G X 1" (25MM), NEEDLELESS Y-SITE 12/BX; 45. NDL, GRIPPER PLUS, 20G X .625" (16MM), NEEDLESS Y-SITE 12/BX; 46. NDL, GRIPPER PLUS, 20G X .75" (19MM), NEEDLELESS Y-SITE 12/BX; 47. NDL, GRIPPER PLUS, 20G X 1" (25MM), NEEDLELESS Y-SITE 12/BX; 48. NDL, GRIPPER PLUS, 20G X 1.25" (32MM), NEEDLELESS Y-SITE 12/BX; 49. NDL, GRIPPER PLUS, 19G X .75" (19MM), NEEDLELESS Y-SITE 12/BX; 50. NDL, GRIPPER PLUS, 19G X 1" (25MM), NEEDLELESS Y-SITE 12/BX; 51. NDL, GRIPPER PLUS, 19G X 1.25" (32MM), NEEDLELESS Y-SITE 12/BX; 52. NDL, GRIPPER MICRO, 22G X .75 12/BOX; 53. NDL, GRIPPER MICRO, 22G X 1" 12/BOX; 54. NDL, GRIPPER MICRO, 22G X 1.25" 12/BOX; 55. NDL, GRIPPER MICRO, 20G X .75" 12/BOX; 56. NDL, GRIPPER MICRO, 20G X 1" 12/BOX; 57. NDL, GRIPPER MICRO, 20G X 1.25" 12/BOX; 58. NDL, GRIPPER MICRO, 19G X .75" 12/BOX; 59. NDL, GRIPPER MICRO, 19G X 1" 12/BOX; 60. NDL, GRIPPER MICRO, 19G X 1.25" 12/BOX; 61. NDL, GRIPPER MICRO, 22G X .75", LUER ACTIVATED NEEDLELESS Y-SITE 12/BOX; 62. NDL, GRIPPER MICRO, 22G X 1", LUER ACTIVATED NEEDLELESS Y-SITE 12/BOX; 63. NDL, GRIPPER MICRO, 22G X 1.25", NAC Y-SITE 12/BOX; 64. NDL, GRIPPER MICRO, 20G X .75", LUER ACTIVATED NEEDLELESS Y-SITE 12/BOX; 65. ND
Why the product was recalled
Potential for certain GRIPPER Needles to contain an occluded or blocked needle.
Distribution information
Nationwide distribution to AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY, PR. International distribution
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: E-Mail.
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