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SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2622-2014·Announced 2014-10-01

ICU Medical Recalls Stat 2 Flow Controllers Due to Flow Rate Issues

ICU Medical is recalling specific IV administration sets because the Stat 2 flow controller may deliver a significantly higher flow rate than intended.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 per the rubric. Additionally, the defect involves a significant deviation in flow rate for a medical device, posing a risk of serious injury.

Plain-English summary

ICU Medical, Inc. is recalling 1,150 units of 98-inch (249 cm) primary IV administration sets, Item No. Z2648. These devices are intended for the infusion and withdrawal of fluids and are provided sterile. The specific units affected are identified by lot numbers 34-128-HE, 34-540-Y1, 35-151-SJ, 35-805-JW, 36-137-SL, and 36-469-SL.

The recall was initiated because the ConMed Stat 2 flow controller included in these sets may deliver a significantly higher flow rate than was intended. This defect could result in the administration of fluids at unsafe speeds.

The affected products were distributed worldwide, specifically in the United States (nationwide, with specific mentions of Washington and Oregon) and South Africa. Healthcare providers and consumers should check their inventory for these specific lot numbers and stop using the affected devices immediately.

The recalled product

Product
98" (249 cm) Appx 12.3 ml, 60 Drop Primary Set w/Pre-Slit Port, STAT 2 Flow Controller, Rotating Luer, Item No. Z2648. Product Usage: IV Administration sets are intended for the infusion and withdrawal of fluids. The devices are provided sterile.
Manufacturer
ICU Medical, Inc.
Category
Medical Device — IV Administration Sets
Hazard
Affected units
1,150

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 (6)

  • Lot # 34-128-HE
  • 34-540-Y1
  • 35-151-SJ
  • 35-805-JW
  • 36-137-SL
  • 36-469-SL

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 2 states specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by ICU Medical, Inc. 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.

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