The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2089-2019·Announced 2019-08-07

Wilson-Cook Medical Recalls Acuject Variable Injection Needles

Wilson-Cook Medical is recalling Acuject Variable Injection Needles due to a potential for occluded needles. The affected units were distributed to China.

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 is classified as FDA Class II and involves a risk-of-harm product (occluded needles) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Wilson-Cook Medical Inc. is recalling the Acuject Variable Injection Needle. The recall is being conducted because of a potential for occluded injection needles. The specific units involved are identified by Lot Code W413079, Catalog Number VIN-25, and Expiration Date 10/24/2021.

The affected products were distributed to China. The recall is classified as Class II by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. No specific number of affected units is stated in the source text, though the product quantity is listed as 24.

Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the affected needles and contact Wilson-Cook Medical for further instructions or a replacement. The recall is limited to the specific lot and catalog number identified above.

The recalled product

Product
Acuject Variable Injection Needle
Hazard
Affected units
24

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 (4)

  • Lot Code W413079
  • Catalog Number VIN-25
  • Expiration Date 10/24/2021
  • UDI Number (01)00827002225268(17)211024(10)W4136079

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.