The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2000-2019·Announced 2019-07-31

Terumo Sur-vet Needle Recall Due to Potential Sterility Compromise

Terumo Medical Corporation is recalling 638,000 Sur-vet Needles due to a potential loss of package integrity that may compromise sterility.

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. The hazard is a potential loss of package integrity compromising sterility, which is a theoretical risk without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Terumo Medical Corporation is recalling 638,000 units of Terumo Sur-vet Needles, 22G x 3/4", Product Code 100215. The recall is due to a potential loss of package integrity that may compromise the sterility of the product.

The affected products are identified by Lot Numbers 180720C, 180810C, 180830C, and 181006C. These products were distributed to the following US states: FL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MO, NH, NV, PA, SC, TN, and TX.

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

The recalled product

Product
Terumo Sur-vet Needle, 22G x 3/4", Product Code 100215
Affected units
638,000

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 (1)

  • Lot Numbers 180720C 180810C 180830C 181006C

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 →