FDA Recall Terminated

InVision-Plus CS Needleless IV Connector, Catalog Number RYM-7001. Disposable, Single Use. Products are intended for single patient use in intravenous and blood administration sets without the need for needles, thus eliminating the potential for needle-stick injuries during use.

Recall: Z-0676-2016 · Initiated January 5, 2016

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0676-2016
Event Number
72997
Firm
Rymed Technologies, LLC
FEI Number
3005951712
Product Code
FPA
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process design
Initiated
January 5, 2016
Posted
January 21, 2016
Terminated
October 19, 2016
Address
6000 W William Cannon Dr, Ste B300, Austin, TX, 78749-1991

Description

InVision-Plus CS Needleless IV Connector, Catalog Number RYM-7001. Disposable, Single Use. Products are intended for single patient use in intravenous and blood administration sets without the need for needles, thus eliminating the potential for needle-stick injuries during use.

Reason

Potential for the female luer component of the InVision-Plus IV connector to crack during use.

Action

The firm Ry Med Technology LLC, sent an "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated January 4, 2016 and response form to its customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to discontinue use and return the product to: RyMed Technologies LLC, 6000 W. William Cannon Drive, Building B, Suite 300 Austin, TX 78749; the user facilities to change the IV connectors in 24 hour when lipids are being administered; if further distributed, contact other accounts, advise of recall and return outstanding stock; complete and return the RECALL NOTIFICATION ASAP and no later than 10 business day via email to: [email protected], fax to: 512-301-7338, Attention Recall Return Notification or mail to RyMed Technologies LLC, Attention Recall Return Notification, 6000 W. William Cannon, Building B, Suite 300 Austin, TX 78749. If you have any questions concerning the recall, contact Director of Quality Assurance/Regulatory Affairs by email to: [email protected] or call 512-301-7338x303. If you have questions about returning/replacement of product contact Logistics Specialist by email to: [email protected] or call 512-301-7338x309.

Distribution

US Nationwide Distribution.

Quantity

46,600 units