CareFusion SmartSite Gravity Blood Set Model 42082E. Used to administer blood and blood products through a needle or catheter inserted into the patient's artery or vein.
Recall
- Recall Number
- Z-0832-2013
- Event Number
- 64204
- Firm
- Carefusion 303 Inc 3750 Torrey View Ct San Diego CA 92130-2622
- FEI Number
- 3003879246
- Product Code
- FPA
- Status
- Terminated
- Root Cause
- Nonconforming Material/Component
- Initiated
- December 20, 2012
- Posted
- February 15, 2013
- Terminated
- July 25, 2013
Description
CareFusion SmartSite Gravity Blood Set Model 42082E. Used to administer blood and blood products through a needle or catheter inserted into the patient's artery or vein.
CareFusion is recalling the SmartSite Gravity Blood Set as a result of a potential for separation at the connection of the drip chamber and tubing . The separation may be observed at priming or observed during use. If a separation between the drip chamber and tubing occurs, this could cause a delay in treatment.
Carefusion sent an "URGENT: Medical Device Recall Notification" letter dated January 21, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. The customers were instructed to return all recalled product directly to the distributor from whom it was purchased immediately, complete and return the enclosed pre-addressed and postage paid mandatory Customer Recall Response Card and to contact your distributor directly, or call the Carefusion Support Center, if you have any questions. For questions Recall Related Questions contact CareFusion Support Center at 888-562-6018; 7am to 4pm (Pacific). For technical questions contact Technical Support at 888-812-3229, 7am to 5pm (Pacific).
Nationwide Distribution including the states of AK, CA, CO, IL, MO, NV, NY, TX and UT.
5,050 units