Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Civco Medical Instruments Co. Inc. eTRAX Needle Sensor - 18G recall: There was an error in inspection and programming of the eTRAX needle sensor

Recall published 7 months ago

There was an error in inspection and programming of the eTRAX needle sensor for Aurora trackers. The result is a potential for the needle tip position to be incorrectly identified on the user interface.

The hazard: Device safety concern

This is a device enforcement record. Check whether the remedy is a correction, a software update or a removal before changing anything.

What the notice says: There was an error in inspection and programming of the eTRAX needle sensor for Aurora trackers. The result is a potential for the needle tip position to be incorrectly identified on the user interface.

Why it matters: The FDA recorded an enforcement action against this device. Most device recalls are corrections rather than removals, so the device often stays in use while the manufacturer issues a fix.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-1738-2026
Published
April 8, 2026
Risk level
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Civco Medical Instruments Co. Inc.
Product type
Medical devices
Units affected
21 units
Distribution
Ohio, Pennsylvania, Washington
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
UDI-DI: 00841436111102; Lot Number: A257459, A252198, A268105, A276632
UPC codes
00841436111102

Products covered by this recall

eTRAX Needle Sensor - 18G (for Aurora Trackers), Part Number 667-159

Check your product

The notice names 6 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 00841436111102

Lot or batch code

Usually ink-stamped near the seam, the cap or the bottom of the pack.

  • A257459
  • A252198
  • A268105
  • A276632 — 21 units

Model or item number

On the rating label, the box or the instruction sheet.

  • 667-159 — UDI-DI

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Device enforcement notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Device

Civco Medical Instruments Co. Inc. — This is a device enforcement record. Check whether the remedy is a correction, a software update or a removal before changing anything.

  1. Match the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers on your device against the identifiers on this page.
  2. Ask the supplier or clinic that provided it what the remedy is in your case.
  3. If you are a facility, quarantine affected stock and log the correction.
  4. Report device problems to the FDA through MedWatch.

Replacements, repairs and reimbursement

Device remedies run through the supply chain, so the route depends on who sold you the unit.

  • Contact the distributor or clinic named on your paperwork and quote the recall number on this page. They will tell you whether the remedy is a repair, a replacement or an instruction update.
  • If the device was billed to insurance or Medicare, the replacement is usually billed the same way; you should not face a second deductible for a recall.
  • Keep every piece of correspondence. If a recalled device caused harm, that paper trail is what a claim rests on.
  • Consumer-purchased devices such as monitors and test kits are normally replaced free, with return shipping paid.

Company contact: Civco Medical Instruments Co. Inc. — 102 1st St S, Kalona, IA, 52247-9589

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Civco Medical Instruments Co. Inc. medical devices recalled?

There was an error in inspection and programming of the eTRAX needle sensor for Aurora trackers. The result is a potential for the needle tip position to be incorrectly identified on the user interface. There was an error in inspection and programming of the eTRAX needle sensor for Aurora trackers. The result is a potential for the needle tip position to be incorrectly identified on the user interface.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 00841436111102; lot code A257459, A252198, A268105; model number 667-159 — UDI-DI. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Match the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers on your device against the identifiers on this page.

Can I get my money back?

Contact the distributor or clinic named on your paperwork and quote the recall number on this page. They will tell you whether the remedy is a repair, a replacement or an instruction update.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Ohio, Pennsylvania, Washington.

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