ICU Medical oncology IV tubing sets recalled for black specks in drip chambers
What this means
ICU Medical oncology IV tubing sets may contain small black specks in the drip chamber. These specks are discolored plastic from the manufacturing process and do not enter the fluid path. Healthcare providers who notice them may replace the tubing set before use, which could delay patient treatment.
- Check oncology IV tubing sets for black specks in the drip chamber before use.
- If you see black specks, do not discard the set automatically — contact ICU Medical or your healthcare facility for guidance.
- Contact ICU Medical or your hospital's medical device safety team if you have questions about affected products.
The agency's original wording
Intravascular administration tubing set drip chambers may have black specks potentially due to the plastic molding process leaving discolored polyvinyl chloride (PVC) material within the drip chamber wall that does not enter the fluid path, which if seen by a healthcare provider may lead to replacement of product before use, which could result in a delay in therapy.
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-3159-2026More ICU Medical recalls
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