FDA Recall Terminated

(1) Argon Medical Devices Stopcocks, Clear 4-Way Stopcock w/Male Luer Lock, REF 041210002A, 25/box, Sterile, Rx; (2) Argon Medical Devices Stopcocks, 1-Way w/Male Luer Lock, REF 041216000A, 25/box, Sterile, Rx; (3) Argon Medical Devices Stopcocks, Double 4-Way Stopcock w/Male Luer Lock, REF 041220001A, 25/box, Sterile, Rx; (4) Argon Medical Devices Stopcocks, Clear 4-Way Stopcock w/Rotating Male Luer Lock, REF 041240002A, Sterile, Rx; (5) Argon Medical Devices Stopcocks, North Carolina Baptist Hospital, Winston-Salem, NC, REF 042597300A, 25/box, Sterile, Rx; and (6) Argon Medical Devices 3 Way Stopcock w/Rotating Adapter (1050psi), REF 196590, 25/box, Sterile, Rx. The firm name on the labels is Argon Medical Devices, Inc., Athens, TX.

Recall: Z-0290-2020 · Initiated October 16, 2018

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0290-2020
Event Number
83633
Firm
Argon Medical Devices, Inc
FEI Number
1625425
Product Code
DRS
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Equipment maintenance
Initiated
October 16, 2018
Terminated
June 15, 2021
Address
1445 Flat Creek Rd, Athens, TX, 75751-5002

Description

(1) Argon Medical Devices Stopcocks, Clear 4-Way Stopcock w/Male Luer Lock, REF 041210002A, 25/box, Sterile, Rx; (2) Argon Medical Devices Stopcocks, 1-Way w/Male Luer Lock, REF 041216000A, 25/box, Sterile, Rx; (3) Argon Medical Devices Stopcocks, Double 4-Way Stopcock w/Male Luer Lock, REF 041220001A, 25/box, Sterile, Rx; (4) Argon Medical Devices Stopcocks, Clear 4-Way Stopcock w/Rotating Male Luer Lock, REF 041240002A, Sterile, Rx; (5) Argon Medical Devices Stopcocks, North Carolina Baptist Hospital, Winston-Salem, NC, REF 042597300A, 25/box, Sterile, Rx; and (6) Argon Medical Devices 3 Way Stopcock w/Rotating Adapter (1050psi), REF 196590, 25/box, Sterile, Rx. The firm name on the labels is Argon Medical Devices, Inc., Athens, TX.

Reason

The seal formed on the edge of the pouch may be incomplete, which could result in a loss of sterility to the product.

Action

The recalling firm began issuing letters dated 10/16/2018 on 10/16/2018 via registered mail identifying the issue and the action to be taken by the customer.

Distribution

Distribution was nationwide. There was military/government distribution. Foreign distribution was made to Canada, Australia, the Netherlands, and Spain.

Quantity

Total number in recall for all products in dist: 49,130 units