The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0010-2025·Announced 2024-10-30

CADD Medication Cassette Reservoirs recalled for potential medication leakage

Smiths Medical is recalling CADD Medication Cassette Reservoirs because weakened weld joints may cause medication leakage. The defect affects 125,928 units distributed worldwide.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class II recall without reported illnesses or injuries. The defect poses a risk of medication leakage, and per the rubric, risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported are classified as High.

Plain-English summary

Smiths Medical ASD Inc. is recalling the CADD Medication Cassette Reservoir, 100mL (Product Code 21-7002-24). This is a component used in infusion pump systems for medication delivery.

The recalled units may contain weakened weld joints between the medication bag and tubing due to a production equipment malfunction. This weakness could result in medication leakage during use.

The recall affects 125,928 units with specific lot numbers: 3977441, 4013370, 3983314, 4013371, 4013369, 4013372, 4025948, 4033993, 4037444, 4040238. The products were distributed worldwide.

Healthcare providers and patients using these cassettes should immediately discontinue use of the affected lot numbers and contact Smiths Medical for replacement units.

The recalled product

Product
CADD Medication Cassette Reservoir, 100mL, Product Code 21-7002-24
Manufacturer
Smiths Medical ASD Inc.
Hazard
  • medication-leakage
  • weld-defect

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (11)

  • UDI/DI 1061058602228
  • Lot Numbers: 3977441
  • 4013370
  • 3983314
  • 4013371
  • 4013369
  • 4013372
  • 4025948
  • 4033993
  • 4037444
  • 4040238

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.