FDA Recall Terminated

BD L-Cath EX (20ga x 15cm), L-Cath Catheter System

Recall: Z-0784-04 · Initiated March 9, 2004

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0784-04
Event Number
28566
Firm
Becton Dickinson Infusion Therapy
FEI Number
1710034
Product Code
LJS
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
March 9, 2004
Posted
July 20, 2004
Terminated
June 24, 2011
Address
9450 South State Street, Sandy, UT, 84070

Description

BD L-Cath EX (20ga x 15cm), L-Cath Catheter System

Reason

Catheters have stylets extending past the catheter tip, which, if not noticed could cause injury upon insertion.

Action

All consignees were notified by telephone on 03/09/2004, followed by a fax letter.

Distribution

Nationwide. Foreign distribution to Australia, Canada and Japan.

Quantity

580 units