FDANovember 21, 2016device

Acuvance¿2 Safety Catheter, Product No. 1720-AI Product Usage: The Acuvance¿ 2 Safety Catheter is a Peripheral Intravenous Catheter (PIVC). PIVCs are designed for single use venipuncture on all patient populations where access to the veins and arteries are required. The catheter has a Safety Nee...

Official recall recorded by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.

The hazard

Smiths Medical became aware that three (3) lots of Acuvance2 Safety Catheter, product number 1720-AI, contain devices with missing or incorrectly positioned side port valves.

What to do

FDA enforcement status: Terminated

Brands named

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Recall history

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