The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0933-2018·Announced 2018-03-21

Vygon IV Start Convenience Kits Recalled for Iodine Stability Issues

Vygon MFG, Inc. is recalling IV Start Convenience Kits because the iodine prep pads failed stability testing for their expiration date.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, but the source text does not report any hospitalizations, injuries, or illnesses. The hazard is a stability/efficacy issue regarding the expiration date of the antiseptic pads, which fits the criteria for a moderate severity recall involving low-risk contamination or labeling/stability errors without reported harm.

Plain-English summary

Vygon MFG, Inc., doing business as Churchill Medical Systems, Inc., is recalling 21,350 units of Vygon IV Start Convenience Kits. The affected product codes are AMS-623T and AMS-626TGSLF. These kits are used when administering intravenous (IV) lines during emergency situations.

The recall was initiated because the iodine prep pads included in these kits had stability samples that did not meet iodine assay level requirements. Specifically, the samples failed to support the stated 36-month expiration date. All kits containing the affected pads are included in this recall.

The products were distributed in the United States. Users should stop using the affected kits and contact the manufacturer for further instructions or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Vygon IV Start Convenience Kits; Product Codes AMS-623T and AMS-626TGSLF. Kit used when administering IV during emergency.
Affected units
21,350

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 (18)

  • AMS-623T-6 (1506075D
  • 1508057D
  • 1511030D
  • 1604024D
  • 1605080D
  • 1610017D
  • 1706097D
  • 1707055D) and AMS-626TGSLF (1601102D
  • 1603099D
  • 160581D
  • 1607019D
  • 1610057D
  • 1703068D
  • 1703069D
  • 1704065d
  • 1706076D
  • 1707031d
  • 1707056D)

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Same manufacturer · Vygon MFG, Inc., dba/ Churchill Medical Systems, Inc.

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