International safety notice

As a result of an investigation based on information from medical institutions, we found that the tip of the venous needle's cutting edge was slightly deformed, and the penetration resistance value deviated from internal standards. It has been discovered that a defective product is being shipped. We have decided to carry out a voluntary recall as there is a possibility that some of the shipped products may contain products in a similar condition. Ta.

Japan / PMDA Recalls · JPN · May 2, 2022

Key facts

Title As a result of an investigation based on information from medical institutions, we found that the tip of the venous needle's cutting edge was slightly deformed, and the penetration resistance value deviated from internal standards. It has been discovered that a defective product is being shipped. We have decided to carry out a voluntary recall as there is a possibility that some of the shipped products may contain products in a similar condition. Ta.
Regulator Japan / PMDA Recalls
Country JPN
Brand Common name: Single-use general venous winged needle Brand name: Terumo Winged Intravenous Needle
Manufacturer Terumo Corporation
Models 220127B, SV-25DLK, SV-23DLK, 220121B/220124B/220205B
Date May 2, 2022
Regulator page info.pmda.go.jp

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