Reservoir Bag for WalkMed Infusion Pump Part Number 204820 Catalog Number IPR-86/10 65 mL and Reservoir Bag...
WalkMed, LLC began a recall of Reservoir Bag for WalkMed Infusion Pump Part Number 204820 Catalog Number IPR-86/10 65 mL and Reservoir Bag for WalkMed Infusion Pump Part Number 204821... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "There have been reported incidents of fluid leaks at the luer connection. Leaks have been confirmed to originate from, or near, the reservoirs clearcolored female luer connecter". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.
Recall record
- Recall number
- Z-0090-2018
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- Posted
- Terminated
- Recalling firm
- WalkMed Technologies, LLC
- Product
- Reservoir Bag for WalkMed Infusion Pump Part Number 204820 Catalog Number IPR-86/10 65 mL and Reservoir Bag for WalkMed Infusion Pump Part Number 204821 Catalog Number IPR-150/10 150 mL The WalkMed Reservoir Bag is designed for use with the WalkMed 350VL Ambulatory pump and is intended to be used as a reservoir and fluid path for administering intravenous, subcutaneous, arterial, enteral, and epidural infusions of antibiotics, analgesics, chemotherapeutic agents, and other medications or fluids. Please note that the WalkMed 350VL pump is contraindicated for: Infusion of blood and blood products, Infusion of insulin, Infusion of critical medications whose stoppage or interruption would cause serious injury or death Use in ambulatory regimens by patients who do not possess the mental, physical, or emotional capability to operate the pump properly; or who are not under the care of a responsible individual.
- Product code
- FRN Pump, Infusion
- Reason for recall
- There have been reported incidents of fluid leaks at the luer connection. Leaks have been confirmed to originate from, or near, the reservoirs clearcolored female luer connecter.
- Root cause tag
- manufacturing process
- FDA root cause
- Process control
- Action
- WalkMed sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated September 27, 2017, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to: discontinue distribution of any affected products. Contact any customers to whom these products were dispensed and inform the customers accordingly based on the following items. Wear gloves and other personal protective equipment as needed to avoid contact with leaking infusion fluids when handling the product. Collect and return affected products using proper biohazardous material handling where applicable. Complete the enclosed Acknowledgement Form to record the return or destruction of the product and return to WalkMed LLC. Customers with questions were instructed to call 720-351-4966.
- Quantity in commerce
- 25,920 bags
- Distribution
- Nationwide Distribution
- Product codes and lots
- 20717525, 20717529, 20817502, 20817503, 20717509, 20717511, 20717512, 20717517, 20817500, 20717530
Enforcement reports
One row per recalled product line| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-0090-2018 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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