Smiths Medical MD, Inc. Locator-Wand Cover that is sold in a shelf carton (unit packaging) separate to the sterile tray containing and identified as PORT-A-CATH II Fluoro-Free, Venous Access System, PolyFlow Polyurethane Catheter, 1.9mm O.D. tray. REF 21-4653-24. Contents: Portal with ULTRA-LOCK Connector, Radiopaque PolyFlow Polyurethane Catheter with CATH-FINDER Sensor Wire, Locator-Wand cover, Nonvented Luer Cap, 20G PORT-A-CATH needle, 18G Blunt Needle, 20G GRIPPER PLUS Non-Coring Safety needle, 18G Extra Thin Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Locator-Wand Cover that is sold in a shelf carton (unit packaging) separate to the sterile tray containing and identified as PORT-A-CATH II Fluoro-Free, Venous Access System, PolyFlow Polyurethane Catheter, 1.9mm O.D. tray. REF 21-4653-24. Contents: Portal with ULTRA-LOCK Connector, Radiopaque PolyFlow Polyurethane Catheter with CATH-FINDER Sensor Wire, Locator-Wand cover, Nonvented Luer Cap, 20G PORT-A-CATH needle, 18G Blunt Needle, 20G GRIPPER PLUS Non-Coring Safety needle, 18G Extra Thin
Brand
Smiths Medical MD, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Re-order number 21-4653-24, Lot numbers: M42229, M42693, M42899, M43378.
Products Sold
Re-order number 21-4653-24, Lot numbers: M42229, M42693, M42899, M43378.
Smiths Medical MD, Inc. is recalling Locator-Wand Cover that is sold in a shelf carton (unit packaging) separate to the sterile tray con due to One lot of Locator-Wand Cover sterile pouches may have an insufficient seal and product sterility could be compromised. The Locator-Wand Cover is sup. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
One lot of Locator-Wand Cover sterile pouches may have an insufficient seal and product sterility could be compromised. The Locator-Wand Cover is supplied with the PORT-A-CATH II AND P.A.S. PORT systems. The packaged Wand-Cover is placed on the outside of the PORT-A-CATH II AND P.A.S. PORT tray.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
An Urgent Product Safety & Recall Notification, dated 03/29/06, was mailed to domestic customers and emailed to international customers. The letter described the issue, identified re-order number and lot numbers affected and gave 3 options. The options include to use only the sterile tray and discard the wand cover from the shelf box; remove and discard Locator-Wand Cover pouches and request replacement Locator-Wand Covers; or return the entire device for a credit or replacement.
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For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026