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Class I Recall

NORMOFLO Irrigation Warming administration set (disposable), Models IR-40, IR-500, IR-600, IRI-600, IRI-600B, IR-700

Smiths Medical ASD Inc.

Summary

The FDA issued a Class I for NORMOFLO Irrigation Warming administration set (disposable), Models IR-40, IR-50 by Smiths Medical ASD Inc.. Reason: There is potential for harmful levels of aluminum leaching when using lower flow rates with certain solutions and blood products and longer duration o.

Details

Source

Device Recall

External ID

Z-2377-2021

Action Date

2021-09-15

Status

Ongoing

Category

device

Product Description

NORMOFLO Irrigation Warming administration set (disposable), Models IR-40, IR-500, IR-600, IRI-600, IRI-600B, IR-700

Lot/Code Info: Model IR-40: Product Code IR-40 Model IR-500: Product Code IR-500 Model IR-600: Product Code IR-600 Model IRI-600: Product Code IRI-600 Model IRI-600B: Product Code IRI-600B Model IR-700: Product Code IR-700

Quantity Affected: 519,250

Reason for Recall

There is potential for harmful levels of aluminum leaching when using lower flow rates with certain solutions and blood products and longer duration of use.

Distribution

US Nationwide Distribution and PR OUS distribution in - Austria, Australia, Belgium, Switzerland, Canada, Germany, Spain, Finland, France, United Kingdom, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Kuwait, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Sweden, Turkey, Venezuela, South Africa

Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2021-08-06

Company

Context & Analysis

This is a Class I recall. Class I recalls are the most serious — there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the product will cause serious health consequences or death.

This was one of 147 device recalls issued in the same week, part of 403 device-related FDA actions this month.

Smiths Medical ASD Inc. has 164 FDA actions in our database, including 162 recalls and 2 clearances.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Class I recall?

A Class I recall is the most serious type. The FDA has determined there is a reasonable probability that the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Consumers should stop using the product immediately.

What should I do if I have this product?

Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (Smiths Medical ASD Inc.) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.

How often does Smiths Medical ASD Inc. have FDA actions?

Smiths Medical ASD Inc. has 164 FDA actions in our database, including 162 recalls and 2 device clearances.

Where can I find the official FDA record?

The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "Z-2377-2021" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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