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B. Braun Introcan Safety IV Catheter PUR 24G, 0.7X19mm-US, catalog number 4251601-02. Product Usage: The B. Braun Introc

FDA device recall Z-0559-2014 · posted 2013-12-21 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
B. Braun Medical, Inc.
Reason for recall
One lot of Introcan Safety IV Catheters may not contain the anti-needlestick safety clip which is used for the prevention of needlestick injuries.
Action taken
B. Braun sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification letter dated September 27, 2013 to all affected customers. The letter identifed the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to utilize the attached "Product Removal Acknowledgement Form" to record the number of individual units in their inventory and fax the completed form to 610-848-1197. To ensure proper credit for affected product, customers were instructed to return the product to B. Braun Medical Inc. For questions contact Customer Support Department at 800-227-2862.
Root cause
Labeling False and Misleading
Status
Terminated
Product code
DYB
Quantity affected
55,200 units
Distribution
USA Nationwide Distribution including Puerto Rico.
Date initiated
2013-09-27
Date posted
2013-12-21
Date terminated
2014-10-08
Location
Allentown, PA

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INTROCAN SAFETY IV CATHETER (K021094)B.Braun Medical, Inc.2002-07-03