The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2672-2014·Announced 2014-10-01

Vidacare EZ-IO Needle Set Recalled for Specification Failures

Vidacare Corporation is voluntarily recalling 172 units of EZ-IO 45mm Needle Sets because they do not meet specifications.

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 voluntary and precautionary due to a failure to meet specifications, with no reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Vidacare Corporation is voluntarily recalling 172 units of the EZ-IO 45mm (40kg & up) Needle Set, part number 9079-VC-005, lot code 3606455. The recall is being conducted because the needle sets do not meet their specifications.

The affected products were distributed nationwide in the United States and internationally to Canada. The source text does not specify the exact number of units distributed in each location or the specific nature of the specification failure.

Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the affected needle sets and contact Vidacare Corporation for further instructions or a replacement.

The recalled product

Product
EZ-IO 45mm (40kg & up) Needle Set, part number 9079-VC-005; lot code 3606455
Manufacturer
Vidacare Corporation
Category
Medical Device — Needle Set
Hazard
Affected units
172

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)

  • Part number 9079-VC-005
  • lot code 3606455

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 33 states specifically:

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