FDA Recall Terminated

4 Port "ON" Manifold (600 psi) w/4 ft. Transpac IV, Item No. 46300-14NS The Transpac Disposable Straight Pressure Transducer (DSPT) is an extravascular pressure transducer that interfaces between a catheter and pressure monitor by converting changes in pressure into electrical currents that can be input into a compatible pressure monitor. The SafeSet Reservoir system is a blood sampling system assembled directly to the patient monitoring line (Transpac units). The SafeSet reservoir is used on patients where periodic blood sampling is required.

Recall: Z-0414-2017 · Initiated September 27, 2016

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0414-2017
Event Number
75491
Firm
ICU Medical, Inc.
FEI Number
2025816
Product Code
DRS
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
September 27, 2016
Posted
November 15, 2016
Terminated
July 11, 2017
Address
951 Calle, Amanecer San Clemente, CA, 92673-6212

Description

4 Port "ON" Manifold (600 psi) w/4 ft. Transpac IV, Item No. 46300-14NS The Transpac Disposable Straight Pressure Transducer (DSPT) is an extravascular pressure transducer that interfaces between a catheter and pressure monitor by converting changes in pressure into electrical currents that can be input into a compatible pressure monitor. The SafeSet Reservoir system is a blood sampling system assembled directly to the patient monitoring line (Transpac units). The SafeSet reservoir is used on patients where periodic blood sampling is required.

Reason

ICU Medical Inc. has identified a potential for leak with certain SafeSet Reservoir and blood sampling kits containing the Transpac IV transducers.

Action

ICU Medical sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification letter dated September 27, 2016, to all affected customers to inform them of the expanded recall of the monitoring kits with Transpac IV transducers. Customers were informed of updated communications from August 10, 2016, when ICU Medical sent a communication indicating a potential leak with certain SafeSet Reservoir and blood sampling kits containing the Transpac IV transducers. Based on continued evaluation, ICU Medical is expanding the notification to now include certain other monitoring kits that contain the Transpac IV transducers. A small number of these devices may have the potential to leak or potentially introduce small amounts of air into the line. Customers with questions were instructed to contact ICU Customer Service Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:00 PM Pacific time: 866-829-9025 and select option 2, or e-mail the following address: [email protected]. Customers are instructed to complete the attached Medical Device Recall Response Form and fax to (801) 264-1755 or e-mail to [email protected]. Customers with questions were instructed to call 866-829-9025.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution

Quantity

20 units