The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-3031-2018·Announced 2018-09-19

SPS Sterilization Recalls Avid Venous Drainage Cannulas Due to Shelf Life Labeling

SPS Sterilization is recalling 5 units of Avid Dual Stage Venous Drainage Cannulas because the expiration date on the label exceeds the validated shelf life.

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 source text explicitly states no illnesses or injuries have been reported and the hazard is a labeling error regarding shelf life, fitting the 'Moderate' criteria for minor labeling errors.

Plain-English summary

SPS Sterilization, Inc. is recalling 5 units of the Edwards Lifesciences Avid Dual Stage Venous Drainage Cannula, 29/37F (9.6/12.3MM) X 37CM (14.5"), resterilized. The recall involves Code Number TF293702-R, Lot Number 59655659, and Serial Numbers 18304192017-02 through 18304192017-06.

The recall was initiated because the expiration date on the device labeling exceeds its actual validated shelf life. The sterilization process used does not have adequate support for the extended shelf life indicated on the label.

The affected devices were distributed in the United States to Arizona, California, Florida, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia. This is an FDA Class II recall. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in the source text.

The recalled product

Product
Edwards Lifesciences Avid Dual Stage Venous Drainage Cannula, 29/37F (9.6/12.3MM) X 37CM (14.5"), resterilized.
Affected units
5

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 (7)

  • Code Number TF293702-R
  • Lot Number 59655659
  • Serial Numbers 18304192017-02
  • 18304192017-03
  • 18304192017-04
  • 18304192017-05
  • 18304192017-06

Distribution

Distributed in 8 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 15 recalled by SPS Sterilization, 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 15 products in this recall →