Vitreq 27G Blunt Needles Recall: Microscopic Pouch Tears Risk Sterility

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What happened, in plain English

Vitreq is recalling all 27G blunt needles with luer-lock connectors (GTIN: 8719214221669) because microscopic tears in the sterile pouch could compromise sterility. This means the needles might not be safe for medical use if they cause contamination.

Why it’s dangerous

Microscopic tears in the sterile pouch could allow contamination, making the needles unsafe for medical procedures. This risk occurs during handling or use, but the needles themselves do not cause injury.

Who’s affected

Medical professionals using these needles for procedures are affected. The risk is low since the hazard involves potential sterility compromise rather than immediate injury.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the VitreQ 27G blunt needles with luer-lock connector (GTIN: 8719214221669). All lots are affected, so no specific batch numbers are needed.

Brand
Vitreq
Category
Medical device

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

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Identify the product by the GTIN number 8719214221669 and the model CN27.D05.

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Questions people ask

Do I need to stop using these needles immediately?

The recall does not specify a stop-use action, so you can continue using them if they are still sterile.

Is there a fix or replacement available?

The recall record does not mention any remedy or replacement options.

How can I confirm if my needles are affected?

All lots of VitreQ 27G blunt needles with luer-lock connector (GTIN: 8719214221669) are affected.

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Subject: Recall Z-0861-2020 — Vitreq Vitreq

Hello,

I own a Vitreq that is covered by recall Z-0861-2020 from Vitreq.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

Official source: FDA Recall #Z-0861-2020 (December 17, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0861-2020 to see it in context.
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Vitreq Bv recalls VitreQ 27G Blunt Needles with luer-lock connector-REF: CN27.D05 GTIN:8719214221669

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