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Hospira LifeShield Latex-Free 100 mL Burette Set, Convertible Pin, 77 inch with 2 Prepierced Injection Sites and Option-

FDA device recall Z-2075-2012 · posted 2012-07-25 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Hospira Inc.
Reason for recall
The float valve in the burette sticks to the burette wall and does not open or close properly.
Action taken
The firm, Hospira, sent an "URGENT DEVICE RECALL" letter dated July 13, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identifies the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. The customers were instructed to check their inventory and immediately quarantine any affected product; complete and return Reply Form via fax to 1-877-722-7019 or e-mail to: hospira4921@stericycle.com; return affected product to Stericycle using the label provided with the letter; and if they have distributed the product further, notify their accounts that received the product . Please contact Hospira Customer Care at 1-877-946-7747 or your Hospira representative for information regarding product availability.
Root cause
Employee error
Status
Terminated
Product code
FPA
Quantity affected
4,420 sets
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Was
Date initiated
2012-07-13
Date posted
2012-07-25
Date terminated
2016-11-28
Location
Lake Forest, IL

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