(1) Argon Medical Devices Stopcocks, Clear 4-Way Stopcock w/Male Luer Lock, REF 041210002A, 25/box, Sterile, Rx; (2) Argon Medical Devices Stopcocks, 1-Way w/Male Luer Lock, REF 041216000A, 25/box, Sterile, Rx; (3) Argon Medical Devices Stopcocks, Double 4-Way Stopcock w/Male Luer Lock, REF 041220001A, 25/box, Sterile, Rx; (4) Argon Medical Devices Stopcocks, Clear 4-Way Stopcock w/Rotating Male Luer Lock, REF 041240002A, Sterile, Rx; (5) Argon Medical Devices Stopcocks, North Carolina Baptist Hospital, Winston-Salem, NC, REF 042597300A, 25/box, Sterile, Rx; and (6) Argon Medical Devices 3 Way Stopcock w/Rotating Adapter (1050psi), REF 196590, 25/box, Sterile, Rx. The firm name on the labels is Argon Medical Devices, Inc., Athens, TX.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    (1) Argon Medical Devices Stopcocks, Clear 4-Way Stopcock w/Male Luer Lock, REF 041210002A-Lot numbers 11226656 and 11228887; (2) Argon Medical Devices Stopcocks, 1-Way w/Male Luer Lock, REF 041216000A - Lot numbers 11226187, 11229619, and 11227967; (3) Argon Medical Devices Stopcocks, Double 4-Way Stopcock w/Male Luer Lock, REF 041220001A - Lot numbers 11228888, 11230598; (4) Argon Medical Devices Stopcocks, Clear 4-Way Stopcock w/Rotating Male Luer Lock, REF 041240002A - Lot number 11228245; (5) Argon Medical Devices Stopcocks, North Carolina Baptist Hospital, Winston-Salem, NC, REF 042597300A - Lot number 11232206; and (6) Argon Medical Devices 3 Way Stopcock w/Rotating Adapter (1050psi), REF 196590 - Lot numbers 11229800 and 11232485.
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Argon Medical Devices, Inc
Reason for Recall:
The seal formed on the edge of the pouch may be incomplete, which could result in a loss of sterility to the product.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

(1) Argon Medical Devices Stopcocks, Clear 4-Way Stopcock w/Male Luer Lock, REF 041210002A, 25/box, Sterile, Rx; (2) Argon Medical Devices Stopcocks, 1-Way w/Male Luer Lock, REF 041216000A, 25/box, Sterile, Rx; (3) Argon Medical Devices Stopcocks, Double 4-Way Stopcock w/Male Luer Lock, REF 041220001A, 25/box, Sterile, Rx; (4) Argon Medical Devices Stopcocks, Clear 4-Way Stopcock w/Rotating Male Luer Lock, REF 041240002A, Sterile, Rx; (5) Argon Medical Devices Stopcocks, North Carolina Baptist Hospital, Winston-Salem, NC, REF 042597300A, 25/box, Sterile, Rx; and (6) Argon Medical Devices 3 Way Stopcock w/Rotating Adapter (1050psi), REF 196590, 25/box, Sterile, Rx. The firm name on the labels is Argon Medical Devices, Inc., Athens, TX.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

(1) Argon Medical Devices Stopcocks, Clear 4-Way Stopcock w/Male Luer Lock, REF 041210002A-Lot numbers 11226656 and 11228887; (2) Argon Medical Devices Stopcocks, 1-Way w/Male Luer Lock, REF 041216000A - Lot numbers 11226187, 11229619, and 11227967; (3) Argon Medical Devices Stopcocks, Double 4-Way Stopcock w/Male Luer Lock, REF 041220001A - Lot numbers 11228888, 11230598; (4) Argon Medical Devices Stopcocks, Clear 4-Way Stopcock w/Rotating Male Luer Lock, REF 041240002A - Lot number 11228245; (5) Argon Medical Devices Stopcocks, North Carolina Baptist Hospital, Winston-Salem, NC, REF 042597300A - Lot number 11232206; and (6) Argon Medical Devices 3 Way Stopcock w/Rotating Adapter (1050psi), REF 196590 - Lot numbers 11229800 and 11232485.

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-0290-2020

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