medical Class II Updated 2019-05-01

Smiths Medical ASD Inc. recalls Jelco(R) ViaValve(TM) safety intravenous (I.V.) catheters, 1

Recalled 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.


Hazard / Issue

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.

Issued by

FDA

Distribution: Nationwide (United States)
Lot/Code Info: Lot Numbers: 3584467, 3584468, 3584469, 3576073, 3576233, 3578511, 3578512
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