The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0211-2021·Announced 2020-10-28

ICU Medical Recalls Smallbore Trifuse Extension Sets Due to Seal Defect

ICU Medical is recalling specific lots of Smallbore Trifuse Extension Sets because a manufacturing defect may prevent the NanoClave spike from sealing properly.

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: The recall involves a high-risk medical device where a manufacturing defect could compromise the sterile seal, posing a risk of harm, although no injuries or illnesses have been reported.

Plain-English summary

ICU Medical, Inc. is recalling specific lots of 5.5-inch Smallbore Trifuse Extension Sets. The recall involves a total of 304,735 units distributed worldwide, including in the United States and several international countries. The affected product is a single-use, sterile intravascular administration set used to deliver fluids to a patient's vascular system.

The recall was initiated due to a potential manufacturing defect on the internal surface of the NanoClave component within specific lots. This defect may inhibit a proper seal with the NanoClave spike. The source text does not report any illnesses, injuries, or deaths associated with this defect.

Healthcare facilities and distributors should identify and quarantine the affected lots. The source text does not provide specific instructions for consumers or patients regarding the disposal or replacement of these devices.

The recalled product

Product
5.5" (14 cm) Appx 0.50 ml, Smallbore Trifuse Ext Set w/3 MicroClave" Clear, NanoClave" T-Connector, 3 Clamps, Rotating Luer; 1 unit per pouch, 50 multivac pouches per case.UDI:(01)10887709097329(17)250201(30)50(10)4711084. The Intravascular Administration Set is a single use,
Manufacturer
ICU Medical, Inc.
Category
Medical Device — Intravascular Administration Set
Hazard

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 (1)

  • Lot Number:4711084.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 37 states specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 99 recalled by ICU Medical, Inc. under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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