FDA Recall Terminated

LifeShield Latex-free Primary I.V. Set, convertible P.P. yellow key slide clamp, backcheck valve, 4 Clave ports, piggyback with Option-Loc, attached extension set, 122 inch, 15 drops/mL; an Rx sterile single use fluid path way for administration of I.V. fluids; 48 sets per case; Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA, Made in Costa Rica; list number 19689-01

Recall: Z-0809-2010 · Initiated January 8, 2010

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0809-2010
Event Number
54195
Firm
Hospira Inc.
FEI Number
3013319212
Product Code
FPA
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
January 8, 2010
Posted
February 22, 2010
Terminated
July 20, 2011
Address
375 N Field Dr, Lake Forest, IL, 60045-2513

Description

LifeShield Latex-free Primary I.V. Set, convertible P.P. yellow key slide clamp, backcheck valve, 4 Clave ports, piggyback with Option-Loc, attached extension set, 122 inch, 15 drops/mL; an Rx sterile single use fluid path way for administration of I.V. fluids; 48 sets per case; Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA, Made in Costa Rica; list number 19689-01

Reason

There is a potential for fluid to leak from the backcheck valve which could result in inaccurate delivery and occupational exposure.

Action

Hospira Medical issued an "Urgent Device Recall" notification dated January 8, 2010 informing consignees of the affected product. The accounts were instructed to examine their inventory and quarantine affected product immediately and arrange for its return. Users were also requested to complete the enclosed reply form and return it to the firm. For further information, contact Hospira Medical Communications at 1-800-615-0187.

Distribution

Minnesota and Utah

Quantity

1,536 sets