Summary
The FDA issued a Class II for IV Sets with drip chambers by ICU Medical, Inc.. Reason: Intravascular administration tubing set drip chambers may have black specks potentially due to the plastic molding process leaving discolored polyviny.
Details
Source
Device Recall
External ID
Z-3161-2026
Action Date
2026-09-23
Status
Ongoing
Category
device
Product Description
IV Sets with drip chambers
Lot/Code Info: All products manufactured on or before 7/4/2026. UDI-DI: 10840619023307 10840619023338 10840619023369 10840619036468 10840619023963 10840619041288 10840619024007 10840619024809 10840619036796 10840619068278 10840619075993 10840619083431 10887709074726 10887709085913 10887709097176 10887709098340 10840619056480 10840619054783 10887709057019 10887709086415 10887709099958 10887709072920 10887709099590 10887709075181 10887709099965 10887709123042 10887709075051 10887709071404 10887709057026 10887709120010 10887709057033 10887709057040 10887709120027 10887709083322 10887709085098 10887709088808 10887709073798 10887709073804 10887709088860 10887709090641 10887709095530 10887709122861 10887709095776 10887709097466 10887709121284 10840619085046 10840619024076 10840619034037 10840619078048 10840619079427 10840619079434 10887709098333 10887709080055 10840619064928 10887709089126 10887709081410 10887709088686 10887709122748 10840619094994 10887709085869
Quantity Affected: 6,105,468
Reason for Recall
Intravascular administration tubing set drip chambers may have black specks potentially due to the plastic molding process leaving discolored polyvinyl chloride (PVC) material within the drip chamber wall. The presence of discoloration and particulate matter in the fluid path has not been ruled out.
Distribution
Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution including in the states and territories of ND, TX, CT, KY, CO, AR, NC, NJ, VA, MD, OK, AK, IA, IN, KS, OR, CA, OH, WA, GA, AL, SC, MA, HI, FL, NH, NE, MN, MS, SD, MT, NY, DC, ID, WI, PA, AZ, MO, NV, TN, NM, WV, WY, IL, UT, MI, RI, VT, LA, DE, ME, VI, GU, PR and the countries of PK, PH, MY, HK, IN, DE, CR.
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall Initiated: 2026-05-12
Company
San Clemente, CA
Context & Analysis
This is a Class II recall. Class II recalls indicate that use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or that the probability of serious consequences is remote.
This was one of 203 device recalls issued in the same week, part of 445 device-related FDA actions this month.
ICU Medical, Inc. has 106 FDA actions in our database, including 96 recalls and 10 clearances.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Class II recall?
A Class II recall means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious adverse consequences is remote. Consumers should discontinue use.
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 (ICU Medical, Inc.) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.
How often does ICU Medical, Inc. have FDA actions?
ICU Medical, Inc. has 106 FDA actions in our database, including 96 recalls and 10 device clearances.
Where can I find the official FDA record?
The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "Z-3161-2026" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.
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