The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1998-2019·Announced 2019-07-31

Terumo Sur-vet Needle Recall Due to Potential Loss of Package Integrity

Terumo Medical Corporation is recalling 729,000 Sur-vet Needles because a potential loss of package integrity may compromise the sterility of the product.

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, and the source text describes a potential loss of package integrity that may compromise sterility without reporting specific injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Terumo Medical Corporation is recalling 729,000 units of Terumo Sur-vet Needle, 20G x 1", Product Code 100204. The recall involves Lot Numbers 180709C and 180915C. The products were distributed to the following US states: FL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MO, NH, NV, PA, SC, TN, and TX.

The recall is being conducted because there is a potential for a loss of package integrity that may compromise the sterility of the product. This is classified as a Class II recall by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Healthcare providers and consumers should stop using the affected needles and contact Terumo Medical Corporation for further instructions or a replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Terumo Sur-vet Needle, 20G x 1", Product Code 100204
Affected units
729,000

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)

  • Lot Numbers 180709C
  • 180915C

Distribution

Distributed in 12 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 9 recalled by Terumo Medical Corporation 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.

See all 9 products in this recall →