Device recall: Versa - Kath Mini Kit, with plastic L.O.R Syringe 12g X 12in (30.5 cm), 5 units, Sterile ED, REF 181-2112, RX, (01)…
Class II FDA enforcement event 83247. Recall start date: . Status in the FDA record: Terminated.
Reason for recall, in the words of FDA
Mislabeled - The product's labeling contains an incorrect size for the catheter included in the kit. The kit contains a 21 gauge catheter, however the labeling states a 12 gauge catheter is included.
Class II, in the words of FDA
a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Epimed International, Inc. started this device recall on 18 Jun 2019. The firm address in the FDA record is in Johnstown, NY. FDA put the recall in Class II. FDA event 83247 has 2 product records. The first FDA enforcement report date is 31 Jul 2019. The record gives the status Terminated.
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Distribution
In the words of FDA.
Distribution in US states of CA, FL, OK, AR, WA, TX, ID, NY, South Africa, and Mexico
Recalling firm
Epimed International, Inc., Johnstown, NY.
Recalling firm: The firm that the FDA record names for a recall.
FDA records how the recall started: Voluntary: Firm initiated.
Products
2 product records in the event.
| Recall number | Product | Quantity | Class | Status | Report date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-2068-2019 | Versa - Kath Mini Kit, with plastic L.O.R Syringe 12g X 12in (30.5 cm), 5 units, Sterile ED, REF 181-2112, RX, (01) 108187880213945, LOT 311291155 for epidural or caudal anesthesia | 200 kits | Class II | Terminated | 31 Jul 2019 |
| Z-2069-2019 | Versa - Kath Mini Kit, with plastic L.O.R Syringe 12g X 12in (30.5 cm), 5 units, Sterile ED, REF 181-2112, RX, (01) 108187880213945, LOT 31129344 for epidural or caudal anesthesia | 98 kits | Class II | Terminated | 31 Jul 2019 |
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Class II: The middle of the three FDA recall classes.
The event in context
- Device events that started in 2019
- 968
- Share of these events in Class II
- 88%
- Product records in this event
- 2Median of the firm: 1
- Events of the firm on the register
- 3
Other events of the firm
| Initiated | Product (first record) | Type | Class | Records |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Feb 2021 | Feth-R-Kath Catheter, 19g x 24". Intended Use:Radlo Opaque Epidural Catheter Catalog #: 157-1924 Intended for epidural a | Device | Class II | 1 |
| 22 Apr 2016 | 15 g R.K. Epidural Needle (TW), Catalog #/REF #100-1415 Intended for the epidural placement, directly or through an epid | Device | Class II | 1 |
Official channels
- FDA enforcement report Z-2068-2019The FDA record of the first product of this event.
- FDA: recalls, market withdrawals and safety alertsThe recall notices on the FDA site.
- FDA MedWatchThe FDA safety reporting program for drugs and medical devices.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. FDA enforcement event 83247. https://recallregister.com/fda/ii/83247/. Source: openFDA enforcement reports. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- openFDA device enforcement reports
- Licence
- CC0 1.0
- Export date
- 28 Sep 2026
- Newest FDA report date on the register
- 23 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Where was the product distributed?
- The FDA record gives this distribution:
Distribution in US states of CA, FL, OK, AR, WA, TX, ID, NY, South Africa, and Mexico
- What quantity of product is in FDA event 83247?
- The event has 2 product records. The first record gives this quantity:
200 kits
- How did the recall start?
- The FDA record says:
Voluntary: Firm initiated
- How many device recalls of 2019 have the same class?
- 88% of the 968 device events that started in 2019 are in Class II.