FDA Recall
Terminated
Gravity and Infusion Pump Intravenous (IV) Sets using the Y-site Ultrasite Valve including: Horizon Pump IV Sets; Vista Pump IV Sets; Primary IV Sets; Blood Sets; Burette Sets; Filtered Administration Sets; Extension Sets; Anesthesia Sets; Rate Flow Extension Sets; and Rate Flow IV Administration Sets.
Recall: Z-0933-03
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Initiated April 14, 2003
Recall
- Recall Number
- Z-0933-03
- Event Number
- 26226
- Firm
- Braun, B Medical Inc
- FEI Number
- 2523676
- Product Code
- FPA
- Status
- Terminated
- Root Cause
- Other
- Initiated
- April 14, 2003
- Posted
- June 12, 2003
- Terminated
- January 29, 2004
- Address
- 901 Marcon Blvd, Allentown, PA, 18103
Description
Gravity and Infusion Pump Intravenous (IV) Sets using the Y-site Ultrasite Valve including: Horizon Pump IV Sets; Vista Pump IV Sets; Primary IV Sets; Blood Sets; Burette Sets; Filtered Administration Sets; Extension Sets; Anesthesia Sets; Rate Flow Extension Sets; and Rate Flow IV Administration Sets.
Reason
possible leakage
Action
The recalling firm sent recall letters to their direct accounts dated 4/14/03. The recall letters inform the accounts of the problem and the need to return the product.
Distribution
The products were shipped to medical facilities and distributors nationwide. The products were also shipped to the firm''s German facility, Canada and Spain.
Quantity
2577300 units