FDA recall Z-2244-2021

Product

Argyle UVC Insertion Tray containing Safety Scalpel N11 (vendor part number 73-1811). Intended for use to insert an Umbilical Venous Catheter (UVC) into the umbilical artery or vein of neonate. Product Code: 43201

Reason for recall

The current Argyle UVC Insertion Tray does not include a specific IFU to operate the Safety Scalpel N11. The Safety Scalpel N11 features a permanent locking feature that will not allow the clinician to unlock the scalpel once the safety shield is closed and pushed forward into a locked position may result in a delay treatment/therapy, which could ultimately result in death.

Distribution

US Nationwide distribution.

Key facts

Status

Terminated

Initiation date

2021-06-16

Report date

2021-08-25

Termination date

2023-01-04

Voluntary/Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Location

Mansfield, MA, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-2244-2021