CLASS II ONGOING Device recall · Reported 23 Jul 2025 · FDA Enforcement Report
SwabCap Disinfecting Cap for Needlefree Connectors: SwabSleeve recalled
ICU Medical is recalling SwabCap Disinfecting Cap for Needlefree Connectors: SwabSleeve, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 3 Jun 2025 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-2116-2025
- FDA event ID
- 96903
- Recalling firm
- ICU Medical, San Clemente, CA
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- 3 Jun 2025
- FDA classified
- 11 Jul 2025
- Reported
- 23 Jul 2025
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- N/A
- Reason category
- Foreign Material
- Device type
- Syringes & Needles
Timeline
| 3 Jun 2025 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | Classified by FDA | +38 days |
| 23 Jul 2025 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Due to a manufacturing issue, disinfecting cap for needle-free connectors may have an incomplete seal between the foil lid and plastic container, which may result in isopropyl alcohol evaporation from the sponge, which may result in inadequate disinfection.
Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.
Product as listed by the FDA
SwabCap Disinfecting Cap for Needlefree Connectors: SwabSleeve, REF: SCXT3-5-2000; SwabCap, 200-ct. Box, REF: SCXT3-2000
Where it was distributed
Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of TX, SD, ID, LA, IN, CO, OK, MO, MN, OR, AZ, NC, TN, VA, CA, IL, FL, MA, OH, MD, PA, NJ, NY, WA, GA, UT, MI, MS, AR, AL, NV, KS, IA, WV, HI, KY, NM and the country of CA.
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Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Due to a manufacturing issue, disinfecting cap for needle-free connectors may have an incomplete seal between the foil lid and plastic container, which may result in isopropyl alcohol evaporation from the sponge, which may result in inadequate disinfection.
Which lots are affected?
REF/UDI-DI/Lot(Expiration): SCXT3-5-2000/10887709097107/14258739(1-Dec-26), 14258743(1-Feb-26), 14258744(1-Dec-26), 14264200(1-Dec-26), 14272241(1-Dec-26), 14272248(1-Dec-26), 14287456(1-Dec-26), 14287459(1-Dec-26), 14287480(1-Dec-26), 14287482(1-Dec-26), 14287485(1-Dec-26), 14294832(1-Dec-26), 14272254(1-Dec-26), 14310313(1-Dec-26), 14310425(1-Dec-26), 14323354(1-Dec-26), 14287475(1-Dec-26), 14294840(1-Dec-26), 14321645(1-Jan-27), 14321652(1-Jan-27), 14331169(1-Jan-27), 14332773(1-Jan-27), 14341732(1-Oct-26), 14294825(1-Jan-27), 14303209(1-Jan-27), 14310308(1-Jan-27), 14355404(1-Jan-27), 14355409(1-Jan-27) SCXT3-2000/20887709079162/14258214(1-Jan-27), 14258206(1-Jan-27), 14258208(1-Feb-27).
Where was it sold?
Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of TX, SD, ID, LA, IN, CO, OK, MO, MN, OR, AZ, NC, TN, VA, CA, IL, FL, MA, OH, MD, PA, NJ, NY, WA, GA, UT, MI, MS, AR, AL, NV, KS, IA, WV, HI, KY, NM and the country of CA.
What should I do if I have it?
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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