Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

PORT-A-CATH Plastic Hub Needles Recalled by Smiths Medical ASD, Inc. Due to The label on the lid stock of the...

Date: September 14, 2015
Company: Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Smiths Medical ASD, Inc. directly.

Affected Products

PORT-A-CATH Plastic Hub Needles, 0.9mm (20G) x 19mm (3/4 in.) 90-degree. REF 21-2287-24 The Plastic hub PORT-A-CATH (PAC) needles are intended to access the implantable portal system for the purpose of infusion or withdrawal of fluids. These PAC needles can be used with standard luer lock connectors.

Quantity: 130 Cartons (1560 needles)

Why Was This Recalled?

The label on the lid stock of the individual needle packages for a portion of Lot number 46262 contains the incorrect part number, part number description and product image. The part number should be 21-2287-24 Port-A-Cath Plastic Hub Bent Needle.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.

Smiths Medical ASD, Inc. has 114 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report