The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0682-2018·Announced 2018-02-28

Vygon Recalls 3-Way Stopcocks Due to Packaging Sterility Concerns

Vygon is voluntarily recalling 200 units of 3-Way Standardbore Stopcocks because packaging adhesive issues may compromise product sterility.

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 risk-of-harm product (sterility compromise) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for theoretical hazards without confirmed illness.

Plain-English summary

Vygon MFG, Inc., dba Churchill Medical Systems, Inc., is conducting a voluntary recall of 200 units of 3-Way Standardbore Stopcocks (Product Code: AMS-100, Lot Number: 1706064D). The recall was initiated after the company's Tyvek supplier reported that the Tyvek material may not be coated completely, which could cause gaps in the adhesive used to seal the product packaging.

The potential lack of adhesive may affect the sterility of the product. The recalled items were distributed in the U.S. This recall is classified as Class II by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Consumers and healthcare facilities should stop using the affected stopcocks and contact the recalling firm for instructions on return or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
3-Way Standardbore Stopcock. Product Code: AMS-100.
Affected units
200

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: 1706064D

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 5 recalled by Vygon MFG, Inc., dba/ Churchill Medical Systems, 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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