Medex High Pressure Stopcock used to control the direction of IV fluid flow. This device is intended for single use only and is provided sterile and fluid path non-pyrogenic unless package is damaged or opened.
FDA Recall Z-0512-2019 · Posted None
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Recalling FirmSmiths Medical ASD Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeFMG
Date Initiated2018-11-19
Date Terminated2020-06-05
Product Quantity2,425 devices
Reason for Recall
Certain lots of Medex" High Pressure Stopcocks were manufactured with an inner body defect that may result in a leak.
Model Number - Lot Number
MX4301L - 3538569
MX4331L - 3562377 & 3546826
MX4331R - 3546924
Firm Action
Smiths Medical notified customers on about 11/19/2018 via email with the attached "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTICE."
Distributors were instructed to immediately notify customers to whom they have distributed affected product to of the Recall Notice. They were also instructed to follow the following steps:
1. Locate affected product in your possession by referring to the attached Response Form. This form identifies specific affected product that Smiths Medical shipped to your facility.
2. Determine the number of affected devices in your possession and complete the attached Response Form within 10 days of receipt, returning it to [email protected]. This form must be returned even if you do not have any affected product in your possession.
3. Upon receipt of the completed Response Form, a shipping label will be issued to you for use in returning your affected product for processing.
Package the affected products securely and include a copy of the completed Response Form inside each box, ensuring boxes are sealed and labeled with your facility name prior to shipping. Credit will be processed when your completed Response Form is received and once returned affected products have been processed.
Root Cause
Equipment maintenance
Distribution Pattern
The potentially affected products were shipped to customers in the US, Canada, and Mexico.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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