The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2622-2018·Announced 2018-08-15

ICU Medical Recalls Blood Sets with Incorrect DEHP Labeling

ICU Medical is recalling 160,016 blood sets labeled as DEHP-free because they may contain small amounts of DEHP.

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 hazard is a minor labeling error regarding DEHP content with no reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the Moderate severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

ICU Medical, Inc. is recalling 160,016 units of 84" Y-Type Blood Sets with 170 Micron Filter, Hand Pump, Clave Connector, and Rotating Luer. The recall is due to a labeling error where the devices were marked as "Does not contain DEHP" even though the product may contain small amounts of DEHP.

The affected devices are single-use, sterile, non-pyrogenic blood tubing accessories intended for needle-free withdrawal of blood. The recall covers Item Number B9220 across 15 specific lot numbers. Distribution was worldwide, including nationwide distribution in the United States and specific countries such as Canada, Cyprus, Japan, Kuwait, Malaysia, and South Africa.

Healthcare facilities and consumers should stop using the affected blood sets and contact ICU Medical for instructions on return or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
84" Y-Type Blood Set w/170 Micron Filter, Hand Pump, Clave¿, Rotating Luer, Sterile The blood tubing accessory with CLAVE Connector is a single use, sterile, non-pyrogenic device intended for use as an adjunct to blood tubing sets or venipuncture devices for needle-free withdr
Manufacturer
ICU Medical, Inc.
Affected units
160,016

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 (15)

  • Item Number B9220
  • Lot Number 3332388
  • 3335791
  • 3343695
  • 3352567
  • 3361526
  • 3364769
  • 3367356
  • 3374268
  • 3391911
  • 3402549
  • 3412091
  • 3416860
  • 3419590
  • 3429634

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 28 states specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 53 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.

See all 53 products in this recall →