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Hospira LifeShield Latex-Free 150 mL Burette Set, with Calibrated Burette and 2 Clave Ports, Convertible Pin, 77 inch ,

FDA device recall Z-0292-2012 · posted 2011-11-25 · 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 November 10, 2011 to the customers of record via UPS on the same date. The customers were instructed to check their inventory and immediately quarantine any affected product; complete and return Reply Form via fax to 1-866-913-0667 or email to: hospira2530@stericycle.com; return affected product to Stericycle using the label provided with this 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
12,580 units
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) including states of: Alabama, Alaska, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mis
Date initiated
2011-11-10
Date posted
2011-11-25
Date terminated
2016-12-15
Location
Lake Forest, IL

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