Illumena 150mL Linden Luer Syringe with Handi-Fil Straw (p/n 900103) & Illumena 150mL Regular Luer Syringe with Handi-Fi

FDA device recall Z-0830-2012 · posted 2012-01-20 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm

Mallinckrodt Inc

Reason for recall

Syringes packaged and labeled as the Illumena 150mL Linden Luer Syringe with Handi-Fil Straw, product 900103, contained the Illumena 150mL Syringe with Handi-Fil Straw, product 900101.

Action taken

The firm, Covidien, sent an "URGENT DEVICE RECALL" letter dated October 11, 2011 to their customers. The letter describes the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to check their inventory, if any of the affected lots are found, discontinue use of the lots immediately; complete and return the BUSINESS RESPONSE FORM even if they do not have any of the affected lots via fax to (314) 654-8206 or email to imaging.recalls@covidien.com by October 28, 2011; return product and notify any consignees that this product may have been distributed to. If you have any questions about this recall, contact our Product Monitoring department at 800-778-7898.

Root cause

Packaging

Status

Terminated

Product code

IZQ

Quantity affected

187,400 units (900103 syringe: 129,200; 900101 syringe: 58,200)

Distribution

USA (nationwide) including states of: AZ, CA, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI & WV; a

Date initiated

2011-10-11

Date posted

2012-01-20

Date terminated

2013-07-19

Location

Cincinnati, OH

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