FDA Recall Terminated

SAPPHIRE Epidural Set Yellow-Striped Microbore, 0.2 Micron Filter, PAV, 123 Inch, List Number 16373-02 Sapphire Epidural Sets are indicated for the delivery of fluids from a container to a patient's epidural space. Sets are intended for use with Sapphire Infusion Systems.

Recall: Z-0619-2019 · Initiated November 8, 2018

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0619-2019
Event Number
81615
Firm
ICU Medical Inc
FEI Number
3013319212
Product Code
MRZ
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
November 8, 2018
Terminated
October 13, 2020
Address
600 N FIELD DRIVE, LAKE FOREST, IL, 60045

Description

SAPPHIRE Epidural Set Yellow-Striped Microbore, 0.2 Micron Filter, PAV, 123 Inch, List Number 16373-02 Sapphire Epidural Sets are indicated for the delivery of fluids from a container to a patient's epidural space. Sets are intended for use with Sapphire Infusion Systems.

Reason

There have been reports of distal occlusion alarms during the use of SAPPHIRE Epidural Set Yellow-Striped administration sets.

Action

On 11/08/18, Stericycle, Inc. sent a "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORECTION" letter to its consignees. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken via traceable mailing. Delivery will be confirmed via traceable mailing. Consignees who further distributed the product were asked to notify their customers. For further inquiries, please contact ICU US Field Action Manager at 224-706-2487 or [email protected].

Distribution

US distribution and Internationally to Canada.

Quantity

31,050 units