Deltec Cozmo 3 ml Insulin Cartridge with 0.7mm(22G) x 12.5mm (1/2 in.) needle and cap. Reorder No. 21-1750-24. Immediate container states STERILE EO, Rx Only , Deltec, Inc., St. Paul, MN 55112. Additional labeling states Cartridge is Sterile and nonpyrogenic unless package is opened or damaged. do not use if package is opened or damaged, or if product appears damaged. Made in Mexico for: Deltec 1265 Grey Fox Road, St. Paul, MN 55112 USA, Smiths, smiths Medical - a part of Smiths Group plc.
This recall has been terminated (originally issued February 26, 2005).
- Company
- Smiths Medical Md, Inc.
- Recall Initiated
- October 15, 2004
- Posted
- February 26, 2005
- Terminated
- June 25, 2006
- Recall Number
- Z-0566-05
- Quantity
- 2886 boxes (25 cartridges per box); EXPANDED RECALL additional 1440 boxes
- Firm Location
- Saint Paul, MN
- Official Source
- View on FDA website ↗
Reason for Recall
Smiths Medical MD, Inc. (SMMD) has received several complaints relating to two lots of Cozmo Cartridges describing leakage of insulin into the cartridge chamber. Firm expanded recall 03/17/05 to include one more lot, based on in-house testing and review of customer complaints.
Distribution
nationwide. Product only distributed within the US.
Lot / Code Info
Cartridge Lot Number 005X64 reorder # 21-1750-24 and Cartridge Lot Number 007X64 Reorder # 21-1750-24. EXPANDED RECALL 03/17/05 to include lot #009X64
Root Cause
Other
Action Taken
Consignees were mailed Customer Recall Notification Letter on 10/15/04. Customers are to inspect their inventory for the affected lot numbers and contact Smiths Medical Customer Services Department and return any unused Insulin Cartridges to Smiths Medical, who will replace the returned Insulin Cartridges. EXPANDED RECALL Customers were notified with an Urgent: Product Safety & Recall Notification beginning 03/17/05 with similar instructions as in the previous Notification. Customers are to inspect their inventory for the affected lot number, contact Smiths Medical Diabetes System Customer Service Department to make arrangements to have the unused Insulin Cartridges from the affected lot number returned to Smiths Medical, who will provide replacement cartridges.