Hazard
34 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.
Of the 34 valve malfunction recalls we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 0 (0%) are Severe.
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Integra Miltex CryoSolutions N2O cartridges are recalled because the valve may open prematurely, causing partial or complete cartridge emptying before use. Affected units were distributed nationwide and to Canada.
B. Braun is recalling Infusomat IV infusion pump sets due to potential backcheck valve malfunction that can cause medication to flow backward between IV containers and prevent proper medication delivery.
B. Braun's Infusomat SPACE Pump IV sets are recalled due to a potential backcheck valve malfunction that could cause medication backflow and inability to prime. The defect affects approximately 109,464 units distributed in the US and Canada.
Infusomat SPACE IV infusion sets are recalled due to a backcheck valve defect that may cause medication to flow backward into primary IV bags, potentially resulting in medication loss or adverse drug reactions.
The Infusomat 60DROP METRISET PUMP SET may experience backcheck valve malfunction, causing medication to flow backward between IV containers and loss of medication. This could result in adverse drug reactions or inability to administer medication properly.
B. Braun's Infusomat UNIV. 15 IV infusion pump set is being recalled due to a potential backcheck valve malfunction that could cause medication to backflow from secondary into primary IV containers, potentially resulting in patient injury.
B. Braun Medical recalls Infusomat UNIV. 15 DROP PUMP SET due to backcheck valve malfunction that could cause medication backflow and loss of medication, resulting in adverse drug reactions.
B. Braun is recalling Infusomat SPACE IV pump sets due to a backcheck valve malfunction that could cause medication to flow backward into the primary IV container and prevent proper priming of the line.
B. Braun Medical is recalling an infusion pump set due to potential backcheck valve malfunction that could cause medication to flow backward into IV containers and prevent proper medication administration. The recall affects 3,624 units distributed worldwide.
B. Braun is recalling OUTLOOK IV sets due to potential backcheck valve malfunction that could allow medication to flow backward between IV containers and prevent proper priming, potentially resulting in patient injury.
B. Braun's Infusomat infusion pump component can malfunction, causing medication to flow backward from secondary IV lines into primary lines, potentially resulting in improper medication delivery and patient harm.
B. Braun's Infusomat pump sets may have faulty backcheck valves causing medication to backflow between IV bags, risking reduced medication delivery and adverse reactions. All units distributed worldwide after August 2023 are affected.
B. Braun is recalling Infusomat 60 infusion pump sets (Model 363010) due to potential backcheck valve malfunction. The defect could cause medication to flow backward into primary IV containers and prevent proper medication delivery.
B. Braun is recalling Infusomat SPACE PUMP SET 15 DROP W/2 SAFEDAY (Model 362420) IV infusion sets due to backcheck valve malfunction that can cause medication to flow backward from secondary to primary IV containers.
B. Braun is recalling Outlook IV pump sets due to potential backcheck valve malfunction that could allow medication backflow and prevent proper priming, posing a risk of adverse drug reactions and medication loss.
B. Braun is recalling Infusomat UNIV 60 IV infusion pump sets due to a backcheck valve defect that could cause medication backflow between IV containers and prevent priming, potentially resulting in adverse drug reactions or medication loss.
Terumo is recalling 20,533 cardiovascular procedure kits due to a pressure relief valve that opens at incorrect pressure (200-300 mmHg instead of 400 mmHg). The defect could cause myocardial tissue damage during cardiac surgery.
Olympus air/water valves used with ultrasonic endoscopes may fail during automated reprocessing, potentially allowing body fluids to backflow into the air channel. Approximately 29,590 units nationwide are affected.
Merit Medical's Aspira Peritoneal Drainage Catheter Insertion Tray valve assemblies may fail to open, preventing fluid drainage. 175 units distributed nationwide and internationally are affected.
Merit Medical Systems is recalling 524 units of the Aspira Pleural Drainage Catheter Insertion Tray due to a defect where valve assemblies may not open, preventing fluid drainage. Affected units were distributed worldwide including across the US, France, UK, and Mexico.
Merit Medical Systems recalls Aspira Drainage Catheter Insertion Trays due to potential valve assembly failure that may prevent fluid drainage. No injuries have been reported.
Merit Medical Systems is recalling the Aspira Pleural Drainage Catheter Insertion Tray because valve assemblies may not open, preventing proper fluid drainage.
Merit Medical Systems is recalling certain Aspira Drainage Catheter Insertion Trays (Model 15.5F) due to a potential valve assembly defect that could prevent fluid drainage. No injuries have been reported.
Merit Medical Systems recalls Aspira Drainage Catheter Insertion Trays due to potential valve assembly malfunction that could prevent fluid drainage.
Merit Medical Systems is recalling Aspira Peritoneal Drainage Catheter Insertion Trays due to a potential valve assembly malfunction that could prevent fluid drainage. No injuries have been reported.