The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0015-2025·Announced 2024-10-30

CADD Medication Cassette Reservoir recalled for weakened weld joint

Smiths Medical is recalling CADD Medication Cassette Reservoirs due to a production equipment malfunction that weakened weld joints. This could cause medication leakage.

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: This is an FDA Class II recall with no reported illnesses, injuries, or deaths. The hazard—medication leakage from weakened welds—represents a risk-of-harm product without reported injury, meeting the 'High' severity criterion.

Plain-English summary

Smiths Medical ASD Inc. is recalling the CADD Medication Cassette Reservoir (100mL, FS, Product Code 21-7302-24JP) due to a production equipment malfunction that affected certain units. The recall involves 109,563 units distributed worldwide.

The malfunction resulted in weakened weld joints between the medication bag and tubing in certain cassettes. This defect could cause medication leakage.

The affected lot/serial numbers are: 3983315, 3971709, 3983316, 3983320, 3983329, 4013361, 4013363, 4013373, 4013377, 4013378, 4019427, 4019429, 4034028, 4037753, 4052410, 4040250, 4042843, 4048894, 4046846, 4052412, and 4052413. Affected parties should verify whether their units match these lot numbers.

The recalled product

Product
CADD Medication Cassette Reservoir, 100mL, FS, Product Code 21-7302-24JP
Manufacturer
Smiths Medical ASD Inc.
Hazard
  • weld-defect
  • medication-leakage

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 (20)

  • UID/DI NA
  • Lot/Serial Numbers: 3983315
  • 3971709
  • 3983316
  • 3983320
  • 3983329
  • 4013361
  • 4013363
  • 4013373
  • 4013377
  • 4013378
  • 4019427
  • 4019429
  • 4034028
  • 4037753
  • 4052410
  • 4040250
  • 4042843
  • 4048894
  • 4046846

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.