(1) Argon Medical Devices Stopcocks, Clear 4-Way Stopcock w/Male Luer Lock, REF 041210002A, 25/box, Sterile, Rx; (2) Argon Medical Devices Stopcocks, 1-Way w/Male Luer Lock, REF 041216000A, 25/box, Sterile, Rx; (3) Argon Medical Devices Stopcocks, Double 4-Way Stopcock w/Male Luer Lock, REF 041220001A, 25/box, Sterile, Rx; (4) Argon Medical Devices Stopcocks, Clear 4-Way Stopcock w/Rotating Male Luer Lock, REF 041240002A, Sterile, Rx; (5) Argon Medical Devices Stopcocks, North Carolina Baptist Hospital, Winston-Salem, NC, REF 042597300A, 25/box, Sterile, Rx; and (6) Argon Medical Devices 3 Way Stopcock w/Rotating Adapter (1050psi), REF 196590, 25/box, Sterile, Rx. The firm name on the labels is Argon Medical Devices, Inc., Athens, TX.
This recall has been terminated (originally issued October 16, 2018).
- Company
- Argon Medical Devices, Inc
- Recall Initiated
- October 16, 2018
- Terminated
- June 15, 2021
- Recall Number
- Z-0290-2020
- Quantity
- Total number in recall for all products in dist: 49,130 units
- Firm Location
- Athens, TX
- Official Source
- View on FDA website ↗
Reason for Recall
The seal formed on the edge of the pouch may be incomplete, which could result in a loss of sterility to the product.
Distribution
Distribution was nationwide. There was military/government distribution. Foreign distribution was made to Canada, Australia, the Netherlands, and Spain.
Lot / Code Info
(1) Argon Medical Devices Stopcocks, Clear 4-Way Stopcock w/Male Luer Lock, REF 041210002A-Lot numbers 11226656 and 11228887; (2) Argon Medical Devices Stopcocks, 1-Way w/Male Luer Lock, REF 041216000A - Lot numbers 11226187, 11229619, and 11227967; (3) Argon Medical Devices Stopcocks, Double 4-Way Stopcock w/Male Luer Lock, REF 041220001A - Lot numbers 11228888, 11230598; (4) Argon Medical Devices Stopcocks, Clear 4-Way Stopcock w/Rotating Male Luer Lock, REF 041240002A - Lot number 11228245; (5) Argon Medical Devices Stopcocks, North Carolina Baptist Hospital, Winston-Salem, NC, REF 042597300A - Lot number 11232206; and (6) Argon Medical Devices 3 Way Stopcock w/Rotating Adapter (1050psi), REF 196590 - Lot numbers 11229800 and 11232485.
Root Cause
Equipment maintenance
Action Taken
The recalling firm began issuing letters dated 10/16/2018 on 10/16/2018 via registered mail identifying the issue and the action to be taken by the customer.