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LifeShield LATEX-FREE HemoSet 100 mL Burette I.V. PlumSet, Nonvented, 105 inch with Prepierced Reseals, OPTION-LOK and I

FDA device recall Z-1479-2014 · posted 2014-04-21 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Hospira Inc.
Reason for recall
Hospira identified an incorrect lower lid (set component) had been supplied and was being used during the manufacturing process of list number 11241-03, a HemoSet containing a burette and blood filter, intended for infusion of blood/blood products. In a gravity delivery, the correct lower lid dispenses 15 drops per mL and the incorrect lower lid found dispenses 10 drops per mL.
Action taken
Hospira sent a URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL letter dated February 25, 2014, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. 1) check their inventory and immediately quarantine any affected product; 2) complete the attached reply form and return it to the fax number or e-mail address on the form; 3) inform potential users within the direct account's organization of this product of the recall; 4) return affected products to Stericycle using labels provided with the notification; and 5) follow the instructions on the return label for returning products. Additional labels and guidance on returning products can be obtained by calling Stericycle at 1-888-240-4282 (Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM ET). If the recalled products were further distributed, the recall notification documents should be forwarded to those accounts. Those accounts can contact Stericycle at 1-888-240-4282 (Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM ET) to obtain a reply form and guidance on the return process.
Root cause
Mixed-up of materials/components
Status
Terminated
Product code
FRN
Quantity affected
3,893 sets
Distribution
US Distribution including the states of FL, IA,IN, KS, KY, ME, MO, MT, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA and WA.
Date initiated
2014-02-25
Date posted
2014-04-21
Date terminated
2016-11-28
Location
Lake Forest, IL

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