The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0619-2019·Announced 2018-12-26

ICU Medical Recalls Sapphire Epidural Sets Due to Occlusion Alarms

ICU Medical is recalling 31,050 units of Sapphire Epidural Sets due to reports of distal occlusion alarms during use.

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 medical device with reported functional issues (occlusion alarms) that pose a risk of harm to patients, but the source text does not report specific injuries, hospitalizations, or fatalities, fitting the criteria for a High severity risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

ICU Medical Inc is recalling 31,050 units of SAPPHIRE Epidural Set Yellow-Striped Microbore, 0.2 Micron Filter, PAV, 123 Inch, List Number 16373-02. The recall is being conducted because of reports of distal occlusion alarms occurring during the use of these administration sets.

The affected products are indicated for the delivery of fluids from a container to a patient's epidural space and are intended for use with Sapphire Infusion Systems. The recall covers units distributed in the United States and internationally to Canada. The specific UDI for the recalled product is 108877870074, and all codes are affected.

Healthcare providers and facilities should stop using the affected Sapphire Epidural Sets and contact ICU Medical Inc for further instructions regarding the recall and potential replacement or refund.

The recalled product

Product
SAPPHIRE Epidural Set Yellow-Striped Microbore, 0.2 Micron Filter, PAV, 123 Inch, List Number 16373-02 Sapphire Epidural Sets are indicated for the delivery of fluids from a container to a patient's epidural space. Sets are intended for use with Sapphire Infusion Systems.
Manufacturer
ICU Medical Inc
Affected units
31,050

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 (2)

  • UDI 108877870074
  • All codes

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.