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JELCO HYPODERMIC NEEDLE-PRO FIXED NEEDLE INSULIN SYRINGE: a) 1.0mL 28G X 1/2" (0.33mm x 13mm), REF 4428-1 b) 1.0mL 29G X

FDA device recall Z-1798-2021 · posted 2021-06-10 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Smiths Medical ASD Inc.
Reason for recall
Specific models and lot numbers of the Jelco Hypodermic Needle-Pro Fixed Needle Insulin Syringe 29Gx1/2 odd number line graduation markings on the syringe barrel were skewed approximately 20 degrees upward.
Action taken
The firm initiated the recall on May 17, 2021 by email. The firm is seeking the removal of the product down to the consumer level. For assistance ease contact Novasyte using the Email: smithsmedical-Jelco2021@novasyte.com The firm later realized they failed to include lot #40140906 for model #4429-1 and issued a second letter which was dated 5/27/2021 to customers involved in the first notification where this lot was excluded in the letter, as well as to new consignees who received the affected lot.
Root cause
Process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
MEG
Quantity affected
1,432,200 units
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of UK, Spain.
Date initiated
2021-05-17
Date posted
2021-06-10
Date terminated
2023-10-11
Location
Minneapolis, MN

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PORTEX HYPODERMIC NEEDLE-PRO FIXED NEEDLE SYRINGE (K063755)Smiths Medical Asd, Inc.2007-02-27