Device recall: Arterial Line Kit 20ga X 3", Model 498411B, Rx Only, Sterile EO, UDI: 00886333215652 - Product Usage: Arterial…
Class II FDA enforcement event 85488. Recall start date: . Status in the FDA record: Terminated. Termination date: .
Reason for recall, in the words of FDA
Arterial Line Kits include thicker curved reverse-cutting needle with a 0-silk suture, instead of the usual straight-cutting needle with a 3-0 silk suture. The thicker suture may be more difficult to tie. The curved needle requires the use of a needle driver, there is a risk of needle stick to the surgeon tries to do it with fingers instead.
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
Argon Medical Devices, Inc started this device recall on 8 Apr 2020. The firm address in the FDA record is in Athens, TX. FDA put the recall in Class II. FDA event 85488 has 3 product records. The first FDA enforcement report date is 20 May 2020. The record gives the status Terminated, with the termination date 14 Dec 2022.
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Distribution
In the words of FDA.
US Nationwide distribution including the states of CA, IL, ND, SC, TX, VA. OUS: None
Recalling firm
Argon Medical Devices, Inc, Athens, TX.
Recalling firm: The firm that the FDA record names for a recall.
FDA records how the recall started: Voluntary: Firm initiated.
Products
3 product records in the event.
| Recall number | Product | Quantity | Class | Status | Report date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-1936-2020 | Arterial Line Kit 20ga X 3", Model 498411B, Rx Only, Sterile EO, UDI: 00886333215652 - Product Usage: Arterial Catheters are indicated for use when in instances where continuous invasive blood pressure readings and/or frequent blood gas measurements are required. Case Label: Arterial Line Kit 20ga x 3", Ref 498411B,… | 150 | Class II | Terminated | 20 May 2020 |
| Z-1937-2020 | Arterial Line Kit 20ga X 3", Model 498106, Rx Only, Sterile EO, UDI: 00886333215577 - Product Usage: Arterial Catheters are indicated for use when in instances where continuous invasive blood pressure readings and/or frequent blood gas measurements are required. Case Label: Arterial Line Kit/1 20ga x 3", Qty: 10/CS,… | 20 | Class II | Terminated | 20 May 2020 |
| Z-1938-2020 | PAC Tray/5 Catheter Introducer Tray 8F, Model 497424, Rx Only, STERILE EO, UDI: 00886333214440 - Product Usage: The introducers are indicated for use in arterial and venous procedures requiring percutaneous introduction of intravascular devices. Curved tip Introducer allows for contralateral access to the iliac… | 80 | Class II | Terminated | 20 May 2020 |
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Class II: The middle of the three FDA recall classes.
The event in context
- Device events that started in 2020
- 916
- Share of these events in Class II
- 93%
- Product records in this event
- 3Median of the firm: 1
- Events of the firm on the register
- 23
Other events of the firm
Official channels
- FDA enforcement report Z-1936-2020The 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 85488. https://recallregister.com/fda/ii/85488/. 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:
US Nationwide distribution including the states of CA, IL, ND, SC, TX, VA. OUS: None
- What quantity of product is in FDA event 85488?
- The event has 3 product records. The first record gives this quantity:
150
- How did the recall start?
- The FDA record says:
Voluntary: Firm initiated
- How many device recalls of 2020 have the same class?
- 93% of the 916 device events that started in 2020 are in Class II.