FDA Device recall Z-0789-2017
Acuvance¿2 Safety Catheter, Product No. 1720-AI Product Usage: The Acuvance¿ 2 Safety Catheter is a Peripheral Intravenous Catheter (PIVC).…
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2016-12-28
On 2016-12-28 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Acuvance¿2 Safety Catheter, Product No. 1720-AI Product Usage: The Acuvance¿ 2 Safety Catheter is a Peripheral Intravenous Catheter (PIVC).… by Smiths Medical Asd, citing 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.
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-0789-2017 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2016-11-21 |
| Published | 2016-12-28 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC |
| Company | Smiths Medical Asd |
| Distribution | n/a |
Product
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 Needle Assembly (SAN) designed to reduce risk of accidental needle sticks to the operators. The lateral port is equipped with a non-return silicone valve and a polypropylene snap cap with a winged polypropylene hub for fastening.
Reason
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.
Identifiers
| code_info | 3120882, 3120883, 3220733 |
|---|
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC. Current status: terminated.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0789-2017%22
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