Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Recall: Apellis Injection Kit 29g Injection Needle -single u
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Recall: Apellis Injection Kit 29g Injection Needle -single u is one of 9,000 recalls in the RecallGuard dataset. Key details — Recalling firm: Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Product: Apellis Injection Kit 29g Injection Needle -single use intended to inject fluids into, or withdraw fluids f
| Recalling firm | Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Product | Apellis Injection Kit 29g Injection Needle -single use intended to inject fluids into, or withdraw fluids from, parts of the body below the surface of the skin and either an 18-gauge or a 19-gauge 5 micron filter needle. Ref: IVT-KIT-29G |
| Reason for recall | 19-gauge x 1" inch filter needles showed appearances of a small fraction of non-preferred characteristics. A causal relationship has not been established between the structural variations in this 19-gauge filter needle and the rare events of retinal vasculitis |
| Classification | Class II (moderate — may cause temporary or reversible health consequences) |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Distribution | US Nationwide distribution. |
| Recall initiated | 20230822 |
| Recall number | Z-2653-2023 |
| Category | device |
| State | MA |
| Country | United States |
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