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Exact FDA event identifier

Event 85488

3 recalled-product records grouped only because every row carries this exact official event ID.

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Event summary

Timeline bucket
April 08, 2020
Product types
Device
Classifications
Class II
Statuses
Terminated
Recalling firm wording
Argon Medical Devices, Inc

Dossier provenance

Source snapshots represented here

  • openFDA Device Enforcement Report-date coverage June 20, 2012–July 08, 2026 Known gap: openFDA describes 2004-present coverage, but the current export has no report-date records in this interval.
  • openFDA Device Recall event_date_initiated coverage June 01, 1997–June 30, 2026

Enforcement coverage uses report dates; product initiation dates can precede those bounds. Device-enrichment coverage uses FDA event_date_initiated.

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3 official enforcement rows

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device · product 1 of 3

Arterial Line Kit 20ga X 3", Model 498411B, Rx Only, Sterile EO, UDI: 00886333215652 - Product Usage: Arterial Catheters are indicated for use when in instances where continuous invasive blood pressure readings and/or frequent blood gas measurements are required. Case Label: Arterial Line Kit 20ga x 3", Ref 498411B, Qty: 10/CS

Z-1936-2020
Recall number
Z-1936-2020
Initiated
April 08, 2020
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Quantity
150

App-derived interpretation

Unknown reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0
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.

These labels are deterministic app interpretations, not FDA categories.

Official device-enrichment evidence · Unknown

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Reason for recall

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.

Code information

Lot: 11299236

Distribution pattern

US Nationwide distribution including the states of CA, IL, ND, SC, TX, VA. OUS: None

device · product 2 of 3

Arterial Line Kit 20ga X 3", Model 498106, Rx Only, Sterile EO, UDI: 00886333215577 - Product Usage: Arterial Catheters are indicated for use when in instances where continuous invasive blood pressure readings and/or frequent blood gas measurements are required. Case Label: Arterial Line Kit/1 20ga x 3", Qty: 10/CS, CE 2797

Z-1937-2020
Recall number
Z-1937-2020
Initiated
April 08, 2020
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Quantity
20

App-derived interpretation

Unknown reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0
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.

These labels are deterministic app interpretations, not FDA categories.

Official device-enrichment evidence · Unknown

An exact joined enrichment record exists, but none supplies supported root-cause wording. This is not an FDA finding of an unknown cause.

Compare all device evidence states

Inspect official wording and provenance

Reason for recall

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.

Code information

Lot: 11301012

Distribution pattern

US Nationwide distribution including the states of CA, IL, ND, SC, TX, VA. OUS: None

device · product 3 of 3

PAC Tray/5 Catheter Introducer Tray 8F, Model 497424, Rx Only, STERILE EO, UDI: 00886333214440 - Product Usage: The introducers are indicated for use in arterial and venous procedures requiring percutaneous introduction of intravascular devices. Curved tip Introducer allows for contralateral access to the iliac artery and selected vasculature. Case Label: PAC Tray/5 Catheter Introducer Tray 8F, QTY 10/Bx, Rx Only, STERILE EO

Z-1938-2020
Recall number
Z-1938-2020
Initiated
April 08, 2020
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Quantity
80

App-derived interpretation

Unknown reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0
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.

These labels are deterministic app interpretations, not FDA categories.

Official device-enrichment evidence · Unknown

An exact joined enrichment record exists, but none supplies supported root-cause wording. This is not an FDA finding of an unknown cause.

Compare all device evidence states

Inspect official wording and provenance

Reason for recall

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.

Code information

Lot: 11299245

Distribution pattern

US Nationwide distribution including the states of CA, IL, ND, SC, TX, VA. OUS: None