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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

PORT-A-CATH Plastic Hub Needles, 0.9mm (20G) x 19mm (3/4 in.) 90-degree. REF 21-2287-24 The Plastic hub PORT-A-CATH (PAC) needles are intended to access the implantable portal system for the purpose of infusion or withdrawal of fluids. These PAC needles can be used with standard luer lock connectors.

Z-0152-2016

September 14, 2015

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.
Event
Event 72112
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
130 Cartons (1560 needles)
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0152-2016

Official wording

Reason: The label on the lid stock of the individual needle packages for a portion of Lot number 46262 contains the incorrect part number, part number description and product image. The part number should be 21-2287-24 Port-A-Cath Plastic Hub Bent Needle.

Code information: Lot 46262

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) to CA only and countries of: Australia, Belgium, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Sweden, and Switzerland.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    The label on the lid stock of the individual needle packages for a portion of Lot number 46262 contains the incorrect part number, part number description and product image. The part number should be 21-2287-24 Port-A-Cath Plastic Hub Bent Needle.