Smiths Medical recalls GRIPPER Needles sold individually with certain sizes and lot numbers due to potential for occluded or blocked needles. Affected items include specific models and lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
Potential for certain GRIPPER Needles to contain an occluded or blocked needle.
Smiths Medical is recalling GRIPPER Needles sold individually because some may contain blocked needles. This could affect the proper function of the needles during medical procedures. Consumers should check their product details against the list of affected items and take appropriate action.
The hazard involves potential for certain GRIPPER Needles to have an occluded or blocked needle. This could prevent the needle from functioning properly during medical procedures, potentially leading to issues with medication delivery or patient safety.
Users of GRIPPER Needles for medical procedures are likely affected. Healthcare professionals and patients using these needles for injections or other medical treatments may be at risk if they have the recalled items.
Check if your GRIPPER Needles match the listed product descriptions and lot numbers in the recall notice. Affected items include specific sizes (e.g., 22G X 1", 20G X 1.25") and lot numbers provided in the recall.
Compare your GRIPPER Needles with the list of affected product descriptions and lot numbers provided in the recall notice.
The recall includes GRIPPER Needles with specific sizes and lot numbers listed in the notice, such as 22G X 1" (25MM), 20G X 1.25" (32MM), and other variants with corresponding lot numbers.
Check the product description and lot numbers on your GRIPPER Needles against the list of affected items provided in the recall notice.
The recall notice does not specify a remedy, so you should check with Smiths Medical for further instructions or contact the manufacturer directly.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Smiths Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0189-2020 — Smiths Medical Smiths Medical Hello, I own a Smiths Medical that is covered by recall Z-0189-2020 from Smiths Medical. 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.
