*** 1) List number 126970465 labeled in part: 12697-65 LifeShield LATEX-FREE HEMA; Y-TYPE BLOOD SET, Nonvented, 88 Inch

FDA device recall Z-1126-2014 · posted 2014-03-06 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm

Hospira Inc.

Reason for recall

Several lots of the LifeShield Latex-Free HEMA Y-Type Blood Set IV Administration Set were assembled incorrectly.

Action taken

The firm, Hospira, sent "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION" letters dated October 25, 2013 to all direct accounts/customers.The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The letters instructed customers to: discontinue use of the recalled product lots; search storage areas, supply carts, and other patient care areas for affected lots and to remove any discovered recalled products; quarantine all recalled products; complete and return the attached RESPONSE REQUIRED form via fax at 1-888-356-6430 or e-mail to: Hospira6107@stericycle.com; return affected products using the labels supplied with the letter; if you have not received a return label or reply form or require additional assistance; and, if the recalled products were further distributed, to forward the recall information to them and have them call Stericycle at 866-229-7775 (Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST) to receive a reply form. The letter further instructs customers to ensure that the facility's protocol(s) for administering fluids and blood products are followed and to report any backflow, inability or difficulty priming, or no flow issues to Hospira at 800-441-4100 (Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST) or via e-mail at ProductComplaintsPP@hospira.com. For further inquiries, please contact Hospira using the information provided: Reports of adverse events or product complaints can be made by contacting Hospira Global Complaint Management at 800-441-4100 (Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST) of via e-mail at ProductComplaintsPP@hospira.com. General medical inquiries can be made by contacting Hospira Medical Communications at 800-615-0187 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) or via e-mail at medcom@hospira.com. This information was also posted to Hospira's Internet website.

Root cause

Process design

Status

Terminated

Product code

FPA

Quantity affected

*** 1) List Number 126970465: 21,860 units; *** 2) List Number 127200465 : 20,256 units; *** 3) List Number 046419701 : 26,900 units

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) including states of: AL, AR, AZ, CA, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, VA, WI, WV and Puerto Rico; and

Date initiated

2013-10-25

Date posted

2014-03-06

Date terminated

2016-12-15

Location

Lake Forest, IL

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