The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0739-2024·Announced 2024-01-24

Medex LOGICAL CATH LAB KIT Recalled for Oversized O-Ring Defect

Smiths Medical is recalling the Medex LOGICAL CATH LAB KIT due to a manufacturing defect where the O-ring inner diameter may be oversized, affecting seal integrity and potentially leading to medication under-infusion.

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 recall meets the High criteria as a risk-of-harm medical device where potential medication under-infusion could impact patient treatment, but no illnesses or injuries have been reported. The FDA Class II classification without reported hospitalizations indicates a defect requiring correction.

Plain-English summary

Smiths Medical Asd Inc is recalling the Medex LOGICAL CATH LAB KIT (List Number M20754, UDI-DI: 10351688510686) due to a manufacturing defect affecting specific rotator lots.

The issue involves an oversized inner diameter of the device's O-ring, which may compromise seal integrity. An inadequate seal could allow leakage during medication infusion, potentially resulting in under-infusion of the prescribed medication.

This recall affects 31,685 units that have been distributed nationwide in the United States as well as in Canada and the United Arab Emirates. The affected lot number is 4371054.

Healthcare facilities and providers who have received this product should immediately stop using affected units and contact Smiths Medical for instructions on return or replacement. Consult the FDA website for further details and updates regarding this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Medex LOGICAL CATH LAB KIT, List Number M20754
Manufacturer
Smiths Medical Asd Inc
Hazard
  • manufacturing-defect
  • seal-failure
  • medication-under-infusion

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-DI: 10351688510686
  • Lot Number: 4371054

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.