Lower risk Medical device recall · FDA · Published July 8, 2019
Smiths Medical GRIPPER Needles Recall: Potential for Blocked Needles
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.
Lower-risk recall
Potential for certain GRIPPER Needles to contain an occluded or blocked needle.
Contact the company
Recalling firmSmiths Medical ASD Inc.6000 Nathan Ln N · Minneapolis, MN 55442-1690
What happened, in plain English
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. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/67474-smiths-medical-gripper-needles-recall-potential-for-blocked-needles.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/67474-smiths-medical-gripper-needles-recall-potential-for-blocked-needles · Updated August 20, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-0189-2020
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“Smiths Medical GRIPPER Needles Recall: Potential for Blocked Needles.” GovInfoNow, updated August 20, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/67474-smiths-medical-gripper-needles-recall-potential-for-blocked-needles. Based on FDA recall #Z-0189-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0189-2020%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
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.
Who’s affected
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.
How to tell if you have this one
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.
- Brand
Smiths Medical- Category
Medical device
All 2 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class II- Status
Terminated- Distribution
Nationwide distribution to AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY, PR. International distribution
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Z-0189-2020 | GRIPPER Needles sold individually. Labeled as the following item descriptions: 1. NDL, GRIPPER, 22G X 1" (25MM), 12/BX; 2. NDL, GRIPPER, 22G X 1.25" (32MM), 12/BX; 3. NDL, GRIPPER, 20G X 1.25" (32MM), 12/BX; 4. NDL, GRIPPER, 19G X 1" (25MM), 12/BX; 5. NDL, GRIPPER, 19G X 1.25" (32MM), 12/BX; 6. NDL, GRIPPER, 22G X .75" (19MM), 12/BX; 7. NDL, GRIPPER, 19G X .75" (19MM), 12/BX; 8. NDL, GRIPPER, 20G X .625" (16MM), 12/BX; 9. NDL, GRIPPER, 22G X .625" (16MM), 12/BX; 10. NDL, GRIPPER PLUS, 22G X 1" (25MM), 12/BX; 11. NDL, GRIPPER PLUS, 22G X 1.25" (32MM), 12/BX; 12. NDL, GRIPPER PLUS, 20G X 1" (25MM) 12/BX; 13. NDL, GRIPPER PLUS, 20G X 1.25" (32MM) 12/BX; 14. NDL, GRIPPER PLUS, 19G X 1" (25MM) 12/BX; 15. NDL, GRIPPER PLUS, 19G X 1.25" (32MM) 12/BX; 16. NDL, GRIPPER PLUS, 22G X .75" (19MM) 12/BX; 17. NDL, GRIPPER PLUS, 20G X .75" (19MM) 12/BX; 18. NDL, GRIPPER PLUS, 19G X .75" (19MM) 12/BX; 19. NDL, GRIPPER PLUS, 20G X .625" (16MM) 12/BX; 20. NDL, GRIPPER PLUS, 22G X .625" (16MM) 12/BX; 21. NDL, GRIPPER PLUS, 22G X .625" (16MM), Y-SITE 12/BX; 22. NDL, GRIPPER PLUS, 22G X .75" (19MM), Y-SITE 12/BX; 23. NDL, GRIPPER PLUS, 22G X 1" (25MM), Y-SITE 12/BX; 24. NDL, GRIPPER PLUS, 22G X 1.25" (32MM), Y-SITE 12/BX; 25. NDL, GRIPPER PLUS, 20G X .625" (16MM), Y-SITE 12/BX; 26. NDL, GRIPPER PLUS, 20G X .75" (19MM), Y-SITE 12/BX; 27. NDL, GRIPPER PLUS, 20G X 1" (25MM), Y-SITE 12/BX; 28. NDL, GRIPPER PLUS, 20G X 1.25" (32MM), Y-SITE 12/BX; 29. NDL, GRIPPER PLUS, 19G X .75" (19MM), Y-SITE 12/BX; 30. NDL, GRIPPER PLUS, 19G X 1" (25MM), Y-SITE 12/BX; 31. NDL, GRIPPER PLUS, 19G X 1.25" (32MM), Y-SITE 12/BX; 32. NDL, GRIPPER, 22G X .625" (16MM), Y-SITE 12/BX; 33. NDL, GRIPPER, 22G X .75" (19MM), Y-SITE 12/BX; 34. NDL, GRIPPER, 22G X 1" (25MM), Y-SITE 12/BX; 35. NDL, GRIPPER, 22G X 1.25" (32MM), Y-SITE 12/BX; 36. NDL, GRIPPER, 20G X .625" (16MM), Y-SITE 12/BX; 37. NDL, GRIPPER, 20G X .75" (19MM), Y-SITE 12/BX; 38. NDL, GRIPPER, 20G X 1" (25MM), Y-SITE 12/BX; 39. NDL, GRIPPER, 20G X 1.25" (32MM), Y-SITE 12/BX; 40. NDL, GRIPPER, 19G X .75" (19MM), Y-SITE 12/BX; 41. NDL, GRIPPER, 19G X 1.25" (32MM), Y-SITE 12/BX; 42. NDL, GRIPPER PLUS, 22G X .625" (16MM), NEEDLELESS Y-SITE 12/BX; 43. NDL, GRIPPER PLUS, 22G X .75" (19MM), NEEDLELESS Y-SITE 12/BX; 44. NDL, GRIPPER PLUS, 22G X 1" (25MM), NEEDLELESS Y-SITE 12/BX; 45. NDL, GRIPPER PLUS, 20G X .625" (16MM), NEEDLESS Y-SITE 12/BX; 46. NDL, GRIPPER PLUS, 20G X .75" (19MM), NEEDLELESS Y-SITE 12/BX; 47. NDL, GRIPPER PLUS, 20G X 1" (25MM), NEEDLELESS Y-SITE 12/BX; 48. NDL, GRIPPER PLUS, 20G X 1.25" (32MM), NEEDLELESS Y-SITE 12/BX; 49. NDL, GRIPPER PLUS, 19G X .75" (19MM), NEEDLELESS Y-SITE 12/BX; 50. NDL, GRIPPER PLUS, 19G X 1" (25MM), NEEDLELESS Y-SITE 12/BX; 51. NDL, GRIPPER PLUS, 19G X 1.25" (32MM), NEEDLELESS Y-SITE 12/BX; 52. NDL, GRIPPER MICRO, 22G X .75 12/BOX; 53. NDL, GRIPPER MICRO, 22G X 1" 12/BOX; 54. NDL, GRIPPER MICRO, 22G X 1.25" 12/BOX; 55. NDL, GRIPPER MICRO, 20G X .75" 12/BOX; 56. NDL, GRIPPER MICRO, 20G X 1" 12/BOX; 57. NDL, GRIPPER MICRO, 20G X 1.25" 12/BOX; 58. NDL, GRIPPER MICRO, 19G X .75" 12/BOX; 59. NDL, GRIPPER MICRO, 19G X 1" 12/BOX; 60. NDL, GRIPPER MICRO, 19G X 1.25" 12/BOX; 61. NDL, GRIPPER MICRO, 22G X .75", LUER ACTIVATED NEEDLELESS Y-SITE 12/BOX; 62. NDL, GRIPPER MICRO, 22G X 1", LUER ACTIVATED NEEDLELESS Y-SITE 12/BOX; 63. NDL, GRIPPER MICRO, 22G X 1.25", NAC Y-SITE 12/BOX; 64. NDL, GRIPPER MICRO, 20G X .75", LUER ACTIVATED NEEDLELESS Y-SITE 12/BOX; 65. ND; 1. Item Number 21-2714-24, Lot Numbers: 3655327, 3666475, 3671671, 3674631, 3675844, 3715667, 3716111, 3725093, 3731211, 3749579, 3749580, 3749581, 3769909; 2. Item Number 21-2715-24, Lot Numbers: 3674630, 3675843, 3677350, 3716110, 3725091, 3749585, 3770701; 3. Item Number 21-2718-24, Lot Numbers: 3655323, 3666473, 3674621, 3675834, 3677353, 3716102, 3725089, 3740631, 3757107, 3770693; 4. Item Number 21-2720-24, Lot Numbers: 3655322, 3675832, 3675833, 3716101, 3749587, 3770692; 5. Item Number 21-2721-24, Lot Numbers: 3666452, 3675830, 3675831, 3715665, 3725088, 3731205, 3736849, 3740630, 3770691; 6. Item Number 21-2733-24, Lot Numbers: 3660302, 3662983, 3666451, 3671657, 3674620, 3675825, 3675826, 3675828, 3677354, 3716083, 3716085, 3725084, 3725085, 3740613, 3740614, 3749588, 3770685; 7. Item Number 21-2735-24, Lot Number 3666448, 3674618, 3675817, 3716071, 3721132, 3736842, 3740608, 3757100, 3770682; 8. Item Number 21-2736-24, Lot Numbers: 3660301, 3662981, 3674605, 3675812, 3675813, 3716069, 3721130, 3736841, 3757099, 3770669; 9. Item Number 21-2737-24, Lot Numbers: 3666447, 3675809, 3675810, 3725083, 3736840, 3749591, 3757097, 3770665; 10. Item Number 21-2760-24, Lot Numbers: 3674592, 3675803, 3675805, 3675807, 3725081, 3731191, 3736838, 3740605, 3749593, 3757094, 3757096, 3770658, 3770659, 3770660; 11. Item Number 21-2761-24, Lot Numbers: 3655317, 3662979, 3671635, 3675801, 3721127, 3725080, 3731190, 3740603, 3740604, 3757093, 3770657; 12. Item Number 21-2762-24, Lot Numbers: 3628112, 3644124, 3653181, 3660300, 3666444, 3674569, 3675797, 3675798, 3675799, 3722887, 3722888, 3725079, 3731181, 3736835, 3740602, 3749594, 3757089, 3757092, 3770651, 3770653; 13. Item Number 21-2763-24, Lot Numbers: 3653180, 3666442, 3674556, 3675791, 3675792, 3675793, 3731177, 3731178, 3731179, 3757088, 3770647; 14. Item Number 21-2764-24, Lot Numbers: 3653176, 3655311, 3662978, 3666441, 3671629, 3675788, 3675789, 3675790, 3721125, 3725075, 3736830, 3740599, 3749596, 3757087, 3770641, 3770642, 3770643; 15. Item Number 21-2765-24, Lot Numbers 3675785, 3675786, 3721123, 3725073, 3725074, 3731176, 3740596, 3740597; 16. Item Number 21-2766-24, Lot Numbers: 3653175, 3655310, 3666439, 3671594, 3675782, 3675783, 3721115, 3725071, 3736824, 3736826, 3736828, 3749600, 3757084, 3757085, 3770630, 3770632, 3770633; 17. Item Number 21-2767-24, Lot Numbers: 3644121, 3653172, 3653173, 3655307, 3660294, 3671592, 3671593, 3675781, 3757081, 3757082, 3757083, 3770622, 3770625; 18. Item Number 21-2768-24, Lot Numbers: 3666421, 3674552, 3675773, 3675774, 3675775, 3721087, 3725064, 3731172, 3731173, 3736809, 3736811, 3749608, 3749609, 3757079, 3770617, 3770620; 19. Item Number 21-2769-24, Lot Numbers: 3628103, 3653167, 3655306, 3660293, 3666419, 3671590, 3675769, 3675770, 3721081, 3725061, 3725062, 3731171, 3736807, 3736808, 3749611, 3749620, 3749621, 3757076, 3757077, 3770612; 20. Item Number 21-2770-24, Lot Numbers: 3644117, 3644118, 3660292, 3671589, 3674529, 3675764, 3675765, 3675766, 3722890, 3722892, 3731169, 3736804, 3740561, 3749622, 3757075, 3770605; 21. Item Number 21-2860-24, Lot Numbers: 3653165, 3662976, 3675762, 3675763, 3677382, 3749624, 3757073, 3770599; 22. Item Number 21-2861-24, Lot Numbers: 3653163, 3653164, 3671585, 3671586, 3674476, 3675759, 3675760, 3675761, 3718794, 3725057, 3731167, 3736803, 3740554, 3749625, 3757070, 3770595, 3770596, 3770597; 23. Item Number 21-2862-24, Lot Numbers: 3653162, 3655305, 3662975, 3666417, 3675758, 3677384, 3718789, 3719924, 3731163, 3731164, 3736801, 3740552, 3749627, 3770590, 3770591; 24. Item Number 21-2863-24, Lot Numbers: 3655304, 3671584, 3675756, 3718765, 3736799, 3749628, 3770589; 25. Item Number 21-2864-24, Lot Numbers: 3644113, 3653161, 3666411, 3671583, 3675754, 3675755, 3677386, 3725050, 3731162, 3736797, 3748515, 3770587; 26. Item Number 21-2865-24, Lot Numbers: 3653160, 3662974, 3671582, 3674341, 3675751, 3675752, 3675753, 3718788, 3725047, 3725048, 3725049, 3731160, 3731161, 3736795, 3740545, 3748513, 3757067, 3757068, 3770582, 3770583, 3770584; 27. Item Number 21-2866-24, Lot Numbers: 3644111, 3655296, 3666404, 3671581, 3675747, 3675749, 3675750, 3718783, 3719921, 3725044, 3725046, 3736794, 3740543, 3748512, 3757065, 3757066, 3770575, 3770576, 3770577; 28. Item Number 21-2867-24, Lot Numbers: 3660268, 3666403, 3674188, 3675746, 3719919, 3725043, 3731156, 3736792, 3740539, 3748511, 3757063, 3770573; 29. Item Number 21-2868-24, Lot Numbers: 3660266, 3666402, 3675742, 3675743, 3675744, 3719918, 3725040, 3725041, 3731152, 3731155, 3736790, 3740537, 3748507, 3748508, 3757061, 3770569, 3770570; 30. Item Number 21-2869-24, Lot Numbers: 3666401, 3675739, 3675740, 3675741, 3718771, 3725034, 3725036, 3731151, 3736787, 3740535, 3748506; 31. Item Number 21-2870-24, Lot Numbers: 3655295, 3662971, 3666400, 3675698, 3718766, 3725031, 3725032, 3736785, 3748504; 32. Item Number 21-2938-24, Lot Numbers: 3674151, 3675694, 3675695, 3757059, 3770544; 33. Item Number 21-2939-24, Lot Numbers: 3660265, 3666399, 3671580, 3675691, 3675692, 3675693, 3677387, 3716061, 3719916, 3725030, 3740167, 3748498, 3749629, 3757058, 3770537, 3770542; 34. Item Number 21-2940-24, Lot Numbers: 3666398, 3671579, 3674150, 3675687, 3675688, 3716059, 3719913, 3725015, 3736782, 3748497, 3749630, 3770530, 3770532; 35. Item Number 21-2941-24, Lot Numbers: 3660264, 3674148, 3675685, 3716057, 3736781, 3749631; 36. Item Number 21-2946-24, Lot Numbers: 3662970, 3666396, 3674147, 3675680, 3740163, 3770527; 37. Item Number 21-2947-24, Lot Numbers: 3655291, 3666395, 3674146, 3675675, 3675676, 3675677, 3716053, 3716055, 3719901, 3725011, 3725012, 3725013, 3731150, 3736777, 3736779, 3740529, 3748495, 3757056, 3770522; 38. Item Number 21-2948-24, Lot Numbers: 3662966, 3662968, 3671571, 3674144, 3674145, 3675656, 3675657, 3675661, 3716016, 3725007, 3725009, 3731148, 3740162, 3748492, 3757051, 3757054, 3770502, 3770505; 39. Item Number 21-2949-24, Lot Numbers: 3655290, 3662965, 3674143, 3675647, 3675648, 3675649, 3731145, 3757048, 3770497, 3770499; 40. Item Number 21-2955-24, Lot Numbers: 3660254, 3675643, 3675644, 3757047, 3770488, 3770489; 41. Item Number 21-2957-24, Lot Numbers: 3655289, 3662963, 3675636, 3675638, 3736776, 3757045; 42. Item Number 21-2960-24, Lot Numbers: 3653137, 3660243, 3666393, 3675635, 3677394, 3740160, 3748491, 3749634; 43. Item Number 21-2961-24, Lot Numbers: 3655288, 3662962, 3666391, 3674138, 3677395, 3740158, 3748489, 3757041, 3757042, 3770479, 3770480, 3770481; 44. Item Number 21-2962-24, Lot Numbers: 3675628, 3675629, 3719897, 3731077, 3731078, 3740156, 3748486, 3757040; 45. Item Number 21-2964-24, Lot Numbers: 3644096, 3653135, 3660242, 3671566, 3674135, 3675623, 3712296, 3725004, 3725005, 3748485; 46. Item Number 21-2965-24, Lot Numbers: 3653134, 3655287, 3662961, 3666390, 3671565, 3674130, 3675618, 3675619, 3675620, 3712518, 3715979, 3719895, 3725001, 3725002, 3736771, 3740153, 3740154, 3748482, 3749636, 3757038, 3769880, 3769881, 3769884, 3769887; 47. Item Number 21-2966-24, Lot Numbers: 3653133, 3655286, 3660240, 3662960, 3671564, 3677398, 3712516, 3714560, 3719894, 3725000, 3736770, 3740142, 3748476, 3748481, 3749637, 3757036, 3770464, 3770468; 48. Item Number 21-2967-24, Lot Numbers: 3653132, 3671560, 3675373, 3719893, 3731075, 3731076, 3757034, 3770458, 3770459; 49. Item Number 21-2968-24, Lot Numbers: 3655284, 3662958, 3671545, 3674127, 3675734, 3675735, 3675736, 3677399, 3711486, 3711487, 3719892, 3724998, 3724999, 3731074, 3736768, 3748473, 3748474, 3749638, 3770451, 3770453, 3770455; 50. Item Number 21-2969-24, Lot Numbers: 3666385, 3675356, 3675357, 3677400, 3724997, 3731069, 3736765, 3740136, 3748471, 3757031, 3770445; 51. Item Number 21-2970-24, Lot Number: 3674126; 52. Item Number 21-3251-24, Lot Numbers: 3653130, 3653131, 3660232, 3671536, 3674125, 3675733, 3712515, 3719888, 3731067, 3736764, 3740135, 3748468, 3748469, 3757029, 3770438; 53. Item Number 21-3252-24, Lot Numbers: 3660230, 3671535, 3674121, 3675731, 3724996, 3736763, 3740134; 54. Item Number 21-3253-24, Lot Numbers: 3636974, 3653128, 3677402, 3740133; 55. Item Number 21-3256-24, Lot Numbers: 3640469, 3644089, 3653126, 3660228, 3671534, 3674120, 3675349, 3675729, 3675730, 3724995, 3731065, 3736709, 3740132, 3748463, 3748466, 3757026, 3757027, 3770429; 56. Item Number 21-3257-24, Lot Numbers: 3644088, 3653124, 3666379, 3674119, 3675727, 3675728, 3677403, 3731063, 3736706, 3740130, 3748462, 3749639, 3757025; 57. Item Number 21-3258-24, Lot Numbers: 3655283, 3671531, 3675342, 3677404, 3711488, 3712507, 3770427; 58. Item Number 21-3260-24, Lot Numbers: 3628080, 3653123, 3655282, 3662956, 3666378, 3671530, 3675724, 3675725, 3712503, 3712504, 3757023, 3757024, 3770426; 59. Item Number 21-3261-24, Lot Numbers: 3653122, 3662955, 3666376, 3675337, 3677405, 3724993, 3731062, 3748460, 3749658, 3757022, 3770421, 3770423; 60. Item Number 21-3262-24, Lot Numbers: 3653121, 3666375, 3675721; 61. Item Number 21-3271-24, Lot Numbers: 3644072, 3653119, 3653120, 3660226, 3666374, 3671529, 3674117, 3675722, 3677406, 3712963, 3724991, 3740117, 3740118, 3748458, 3749660; 62. Item Number 21-3272-24, Lot Numbers: 3653118, 3711489, 3719886, 3731061, 3736702; 63. Item Number 21-3273-24, Lot Number: 3712501; 64. Item Number 21-3276-24, Lot Numbers: 3675717, 3675719, 3712965, 3715972, 3719885, 3724990, 3740107, 3740111, 3748455, 3749662, 3757021, 3770388; 65. Item Number 21-3277-24, Lot Numbers: 3640466, 3644069, 3653113, 3660217, 3666373, 3675328, 3677407, 3712967, 3731059, 3731060, 3740105, 3748452, 3749665; 66. Item Number 21-3278-24, Lot Numbers: 3653111, 3666372, 3675326, 3712968; 67. Item Number 21-3280-24, Lot Numbers: 3644068, 3675324, 3675325, 3712969, 3731057, 3736696, 3748449, 3749668, 3770381; 68. Item Number 21-3281-24, Lot Numbers: 3653109, 3660215, 3674112, 3675716; 69. Item Number 21-3282-24, Lot Numbers: 3712313, 3715970, 3748447; 70. Item Number 21-3362-24, Lot Numbers: 3644064, 3644065, 3662951, 3671523, 3674111, 3675713, 3675714, 3675715, 3714646, 3719884, 3731053, 3736693, 3740095, 3748444, 3748445, 3748446, 3757013, 3770375; 71. Item Number 21-3363-24, Lot Numbers: 3653108, 3666367, 3674998, 3714643, 3715967, 3740094, 3749675, 3757011, 3770258; 72. Item Number 21-3364-24, Lot Numbers: 3644063, 3660205, 3671521, 3674994, 3674995, 3674996, 3674997, 3714642, 3715964, 3724986, 3731051, 3740065, 3740066, 3748443, 3757008, 3757009, 3770171, 3770173, 3770175; 73. Item Number 21-3365-24, Lot Numbers: 3660204, 3674992, 3674993, 3714641, 3719883, 3724984, 3736685, 3740064, 3757001, 3769911, 3769912; 74. Item Number 21-3367-24, Lot Numbers: 3653105, 3655279, 3660203, 3666363, 3671519, 3674110, 3675709, 3675710, 3675711, 3714638, 3714639, 3714640, 3719879, 3724978, 3731047, 3731048, 3736678, 3748435, 3749680, 3756996, 3756997, 3770166, 3770169; 75. Item Number 21-3368-24, Lot Numbers: 3655275, 3655277, 3662950, 3674109, 3675705, 3675706, 3675707, 3731045, 3731046, 3736675, 3740061, 3748432, 3756992, 3756993, 3770160, 3770161; 76. Item Number 21-3369-24, Lot Numbers: 3628069, 3653101, 3662947, 3674107, 3674981, 3674983, 3736666, 3736667, 3740059, 3748427, 3748429, 3756991, 3769915, 3769917; 77. Item Number 21-3464-24, Lot Numbers: 3628067, 3653053, 3655274, 3666360, 3674979, 3674980; 78. Item Number 21-3465-24, Lot Numbers: 3653051, 3660201, 3662946, 3666353, 3674106, 3675699, 3675701, 3677408, 3714637, 3715961, 3724977, 3731042, 3736663, 3740057, 3748422, 3748424, 3756989, 3756990, 3770039, 3770040; 79. Item Number 21-3466-24, Lot Numbers: 3653048, 3653050, 3674972, 3674973, 3674974, 3674975, 3677409, 3714635, 3715955, 3719876, 3724976, 3731041, 3740051, 3740052, 3748408, 3749687, 3756987, 3770035, 3770037; 80. Item Number 21-3467-24, Lot Numbers: 3655273, 3671517, 3674971, 3714634, 3715956, 3731040; 81. Item Number 21-3468-24, Lot Numbers: 3655271, 3662944, 3666345, 3671505, 3674969, 3674970, 3714632, 3714633, 3715958, 3740048, 3740049, 3748407, 3756986, 3770028, 3770030; 82. Item Number 21-3469-24, Lot Numbers: 3655270, 3660200, 3671504, 3674966, 3674967, 3674968, 3740047, 3769925, 3769927 | 3,952,425 devices total |
| Z-0190-2020 | GRIPPER Needles sold as part of PORT-A-CATH II SINGLE LUMEN SYSTEM. Labeled as the following item descriptions: 1. TRAY, PAC, VEN, TI, PU, 1.9MM, UL, 6FR/INTRO 1/EA; 2. TRAY, PAC, VEN LP, TI, PU, 1.9MM, UL, 6 FR/INTRO 1/EA; 3. TRAY, PAC II, VEN, 2.8MM, CS, 9FR/INTRO 1/EA; 4. TRAY, PAC II, VEN, TI, PU, 1.9MM, UL, 6FR/INTRO 1/EA; 5. TRAY, PAC II, VEN, PU, 2.6MM, UL, 8.5FR/INTRO 1/EA; 6. TRAY, PAC II, VEN, PU, 2.6MM, PRE-AY, 8.5FR/INTRO 1/EA; 7. TRAY, PAC II, VEN LP, PU, 2.6MM, UL, 8.5FR/INTRO, VALVED 1/EA; 8. TRAY, PAC II, VEN LP, PU, 1.9MM, UL, 6FR/INTRO, VALVED 1/EA; 9. TRAY, PAC II, VEN LP, PU, 2.6MM, UL, 8.5FR/INTRO 1/EA; 10. TRAY, PAC II, VEN LP, PU, 2.6MM, PRE-AY, 8.5 FR/INTRO 1/EA; 11. TRAY, PAC II, VEN LP, PU, 1.9MM, UL, 6FR/INTRO 1/EA; 12. TRAY, PROPORT, PLASTIC, 2PC, STD, SGL LMN, 1.0, PU 1/EA; 13. TRAY, PROPORT, PLASTIC, 2PC, STD, SGL LMN, 1.6, PU 1/EA; 14. TRAY, PROPORT, PLASTIC, 2PC, LP, SGL LMN, 1.6, PU 1/EA; 15. TRAY, PROPORT, PLASTIC, 2PC, LP, SGL LMN, 1.0, PU 1/EA; 16. TRAY, PROPORT, PLASTIC, 2PC, LP, SGL LMN, 1.0, SIL 1/EA; 17. TRAY, POWER PAC, VEN, TI, PU, 2.6MM, UL, 8.5 FR/INTRO 1/EA; 18. TRAY, POWER PAC, VEN, TI, PU, 1.9MM, UL, 6 FR/INTRO 1/EA; 19. TRAY, POWER PAC, VEN LP, TI, PU, 1.9MM, UL, 6 FR/INTRO 1/EA; 20. TRAY, POWER PAC II, VEN, TI, PU, 1.9MM, UL, 6 FR/INTRO 1/EA; 21. TRAY, POWER PAC II, VEN, PU, 2.6MM, UL 8.5 FR/INTRO 1/EA; 22. TRAY, POWER PAC II, VEN, PU, 2.6MM, PRE-AY, 8.5 FR/INTRO 1/EA; 23. TRAY, POWER PAC II, VEN LP, PU, 2.6MM, UL 8.5 FR/INTRO 1/EA; 24. TRAY, POWER PAC II, VEN, PU, 2.6MM, UL 8.5 FR/INTRO, VALVED 1/EA; 25. TRAY, POWER PAC II, VEN LP, PU, 2.6MM, UL 8.5 FR/INTRO, VALVED 1/EA; 26. TRAY, POWER PAC II, VEN, PU, 1.9MM, UL, 6 FR/INTRO, VALVED 1/EA; 27. TRAY, POWER PAC II, VEN, LP, PU, 1.9MM, UL, 6 FR/INTRO, VALVED 1/EA; 28. TRAY, POWER PAC II, VEN LP, PU, 1.9MM, UL, 6 FR/INTRO 1/EA; 29. TRAY, POWER PAC II, VEN LP, PU, 1.9MM, PRE-AY, 6 FR/INTRO 1/EA; 30. TRAY, POWER PAC, PASPORT T2, PU, 1.9MM, UL, 6 FR/INTRO 1/EA; 31. TRAY, PAC II, DL, LP, PU, 2.2MM, WING-LOCK, 7FR/INTRO 1/EA; 32. TRAY, POWER PAC II, DL, LP, PU, 2.2MM, WING-LOCK, 7FR, INTRO 1/EA; 33. TRAY, POWERPAC II, DL, LP, PU, 3.2MM, WING-LOCK, 10 FR/INTRO 1/EA; 34. TRAY, POWER PAC II, DL, LP, PU, 3.2MM, WING-LOCK, 10 FR/INTRO, VALVED 1/EA;; 1. Item Number 21-4025-24, Lot Numbers 3674105, 3694006, 3712500, 3736641, 3748406, 3756975; 2. Item Number 21-4037-24, Lot Numbers 3659767, 3674101, 3690401, 3694005, 3703706, 3709205, 3731036, 3765362; 3. Item Number 21-4051-24, Lot Number: 3624979; 4. Item Number 21-4053-24, Lot Number 3659766, 3662933, 3731032; 5. Item Number 21-4055-24, Lot Numbers: 3683539, 3690396, 3690397, 3703705, 3709204, 3712498, 3717709, 3736577, 3748401, 3756973, 3765356, 3765357, 3765358, 3765360; 6. Item Number 21-4065-24, Lot Number: 3668869; 7. Item Number 21-4068-24, Lot Number: 3749691; 8. Item Number 21-4069-24, Lot Number: 3765354; 9. Item Number 21-4071-24, Lot Numbers: 3618196, 3740043; 10. Item Number 21-4073-24, Lot Numbers: 3687796, 3690395, 3731024, 3736575; 11. Item Number 21-4083-24, Lot Numbers: 3662930, 3662931, 3662932, 3756971, 3765346, 3765348; 12. Item Number 21-4153-24, Lot Numbers: 3628064, 3674098; 13. Item Number 21-4155-24, Lot Numbers: 3659764, 3674097, 3687795, 3717706, 3736572, 3776589; 14. Item Number 21-4171-24, Lot Numbers: 3696520, 3709202, 3772784; 15. Item Number 21-4183-24, Lot Numbers: 3731023, 3736569, 3756970; 16. Item Number 21-4187-24, Lot Numbers: 3756969, 3772751; 17. Item Number 21-4423-24, Lot Numbers: 3659762, 3662929, 3666142, 3756968, 3765344; 18. Item Number 21-4425-24, Lot Numbers: 3696519, 3717705, 3736566; 19. Item Number 21-4437-24, Lot Numbers: 3655263, 3666141, 3683517, 3694001, 3724970, 3730962, 3748385, 3748386, 3756965; 20. Item Number 21-4453-24, Lot Numbers: 3659761, 3662927, 3712497, 3730960, 3736565, 3748382, 3749695, 3765338; 21. Item Number 21-4455-24, Lot Numbers: 3643998, 3662926, 3666139, 3671489, 3674096, 3687793, 3690392, 3696517, 3703702, 3706172, 3712495, 3730957, 3736563, 3740039, 3748380, 3756963, 3772703; 22. Item Number 21-4465-24, Lot Numbers: 3655261, 3693997, 3736554; 23. Item Number 21-4471-24, Lot Numbers: 3703701, 3717695, 3717696, 3730951, 3730952, 3756958; 24. Item Number 21-4474-24, Lot Numbers: 3666137, 3765332; 25. Item Number 21-4475-24, Lot Numbers: 3655257, 3666126, 3709201, 3717694, 3736553, 3740036, 3756957, 3765329, 3765330; 26. Item Number 21-4476-24, Lot Numbers: 3655256, 3659759; 27. Item Number 21-4477-24, Lot Numbers: 3655255, 3674095, 3687791, 3690388, 3703700, 3706171, 3709200, 3719958, 3730948, 3740035, 3748373, 3756954; 28. Item Number 21-4483-24, Lot Numbers: 3655254, 3669980, 3679144, 3690385, 3690386, 3696515, 3703678, 3706170, 3730946, 3736551, 3740034, 3749697, 3756952; 29. Item Number 21-4485-24, Lot Numbers: 3679481, 3683507; 30. Item Number 21-4873-24, Lot Numbers: 3655242, 3659737, 3693996, 3706169, 3730945, 3748364, 3756946; 31. Item Number 21-8066-24, Lot Number: 3756945; 32. Item Number 21-8466-24, Lot Numbers: 3662921 ,3730943, 3756938; 33. Item Number 21-8468-24, Lot Numbers: 3659735, 3666104, 3765319; 34. Item Number 21-8470-24, Lot Numbers: 3655234, 3666103, 3696513, 3730942 | 3,952,509 devices total |
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Compare your GRIPPER Needles with the list of affected product descriptions and lot numbers provided in the recall notice.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide and abroad; the notice names 50 states.
FDA distribution: “Nationwide distribution to AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY, PR.…” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Named in the notice: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 14 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
What specific GRIPPER Needles are affected?
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.
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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-0189-2020 (July 8, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0189-2020 to see it in context.
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