FDA Recall Terminated

Medisystems (a Nxstage Company) Hemodialysis Fistula Needle Set with MasterGuard Ant-Stick Needle Protector 15 GA x 1" Ref. Number: D9-2007MG. Medisystems AVF with MasterGuard anti-stick needle protector is indicated for use as a vascular access device in hemodialysis or other extracorporeal procedures. It is intended for use in conjunction with a blood tubing set equipped with a standard medical male luer-locking connector.

Recall: Z-1126-2012 · Initiated January 31, 2012

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1126-2012
Event Number
61184
Firm
Medisystems Corp
Product Code
FIE
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Employee error
Initiated
January 31, 2012
Posted
February 29, 2012
Terminated
September 12, 2012
Address
439 S Union St, Fl 5th, Lawrence, MA, 01843-2837

Description

Medisystems (a Nxstage Company) Hemodialysis Fistula Needle Set with MasterGuard Ant-Stick Needle Protector 15 GA x 1" Ref. Number: D9-2007MG. Medisystems AVF with MasterGuard anti-stick needle protector is indicated for use as a vascular access device in hemodialysis or other extracorporeal procedures. It is intended for use in conjunction with a blood tubing set equipped with a standard medical male luer-locking connector.

Reason

Mislabeled outer carton: Outside shipping cartons is stamped 15Ga x 1", product contained within properly labeled as 17Ga x 1" needle

Action

Medisystems Corporation issued notice of recall to distributors on January 31, 2012. Distributors to notify affected end users by letter. Each letter was accompanied by a response form and instructions on how to return the response form. End users were given the option of returning involved product for credit or replacement. Contact Medisystems Quality Assurance Manager at (978) 332-5973 for information.

Distribution

USA (nationwide) including the states of AZ, CA, CO, OR, NV, NY, TN, and WA.

Quantity

20,750 units (83 cases)