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Device product

Jelco(R) ViaValve(TM) safety intravenous (I.V.) catheters, 18G x 1 1/4", Model Number REF 3265, MOD 10 The Jelco(R) ViaValve(TM) safety I.V. catheter is a sterile, non pyrogenic, single use, radiopaque intravascular catheter device used for the administration of medically prescribed fluids, designed to reduce the risk of accidental secondary needle sticks.

Z-1218-2019

August 22, 2018

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Smiths Medical ASD Inc.
Event
Event 80887
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
136,600 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1218-2019

Official wording

Reason: Several lots of Jelco¿ ViaValve" safety intravenous (I.V.) catheters exhibited a V shaped puncture at the base of the catheter near the hub due to an adjustment that was made in the manufacturing process.

Code information: Lot Numbers: 3584467, 3584468, 3584469, 3576073, 3576233, 3578511, 3578512

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) and countries of: Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    Several lots of Jelco¿ ViaValve" safety intravenous (I.V.) catheters exhibited a V shaped puncture at the base of the catheter near the hub due to an adjustment that was made in the manufacturing process.