WalkMed Reservoir Bags: Fluid Leaks at Luer Connection Risk
WalkMed recalls 65mL and 150mL reservoir bags for infusion pumps due to reported fluid leaks at luer connections. Affected units may cause leaks near the clear female luer connector.
Use caution until it’s fixed
There have been reported incidents of fluid leaks at the luer connection. Leaks have been confirmed to originate from, or near, the reservoir s clearcolored female luer connecter.
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What happened, in plain English
WalkMed is recalling 65mL and 150mL reservoir bags for their infusion pumps because leaks have been reported at the luer connection. This could lead to fluid leaks near the clear female luer connector, potentially causing medication exposure or contamination. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/72942-walkmed-reservoir-bags-fluid-leaks-at-luer-connection-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/72942-walkmed-reservoir-bags-fluid-leaks-at-luer-connection-risk · Updated September 17, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-0090-2018
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“WalkMed Reservoir Bags: Fluid Leaks at Luer Connection Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated September 17, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/72942-walkmed-reservoir-bags-fluid-leaks-at-luer-connection-risk. Based on FDA recall #Z-0090-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0090-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Fluid leaks can occur at the luer connection, which is the part where the reservoir bag attaches to the pump. Leaks near the clear female luer connector may cause medication exposure or contamination if the leak reaches the patient's body.
Who’s affected
Users of WalkMed 350VL infusion pumps with the recalled reservoir bags are affected. Patients receiving intravenous medications through these pumps are most at risk of leaks.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for WalkMed Reservoir Bags with part numbers 204820 (65mL) or 204821 (150mL). These bags were sold with the WalkMed 350VL Ambulatory pump.
- Brand
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What to do — step by step
Check Reservoir Bag Part Number
Look for part numbers 204820 (65mL) or 204821 (150mL) on the reservoir bag.
Contact WalkMed for Replacement
If you have the recalled reservoir bags, contact WalkMed directly for a replacement or repair.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide.
FDA distribution: “Nationwide Distribution” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Distributed nationwide.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 3 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.
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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-0090-2018 (September 27, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0090-2018 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on September 17, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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