ViaValve Safety I.V. Catheter (2018-08-16)

Starting date:

August 16, 2018

Posting date:

September 7, 2018

Type of communication:

Medical Device Recall

Subcategory:

Medical Device

Hazard classification:

Type II

Source of recall:

Health Canada

Issue:

Medical Devices

Audience:

General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals

Identification number:

RA-67698

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  Reason
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  Affected products

Affected products

ViaValve Safety I.V. Catheter

Reason

Smiths Medical became aware that certain Jelco ViaValve Safety I.V. Catheters exhibited a v-shaped puncture at the base of the catheter near the hub due to a manufacturing process adjustment.

Affected products