FDA Recall Terminated

Live Better 1cc, 31 gauge x 5/16 inch U-100 Insulin Syringe short needle. 100 syringes, Manufactured by UltiCare. Used to draw a quantity of pharmaceutical from its container and allow administration of the pharmaceutical directly to the patient. As an alternative use the product will allow administration of the pharmaceutical to the patient via an intravenous port, heparin lock or saline lock.

Recall: Z-1217-2010 · Initiated February 5, 2010

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1217-2010
Event Number
54655
Firm
Ulti Med, Inc.
FEI Number
2183771
Product Code
FMF
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Employee error
Initiated
February 5, 2010
Posted
March 31, 2010
Terminated
May 7, 2011
Address
287 6th St E, Ste 20, Saint Paul, MN, 55101-1655

Description

Live Better 1cc, 31 gauge x 5/16 inch U-100 Insulin Syringe short needle. 100 syringes, Manufactured by UltiCare. Used to draw a quantity of pharmaceutical from its container and allow administration of the pharmaceutical directly to the patient. As an alternative use the product will allow administration of the pharmaceutical to the patient via an intravenous port, heparin lock or saline lock.

Reason

UltiMed, Inc. is recalling one lot of 1cc, 31 gauge x 5/16 inch U-100 Insulin Syringe Live Better because it is mislabeled and actually contains 1/2 cc, 30 gauge x 1/2 inch U-100 insulin Syringe.

Action

An " IMPORTANT - DEVICE PRODUCT RECALL"letter dated February 3, 2010, was sent to customers. The letter describes the product, problem and action to be taken by customers. The customers should check their inventory for the affected lot, complete the recall tracking form and return by mail or fax and contact UltiMed for return instructions. If you have any questions concerning this recall, please call UltiMed, Inc. at 877-854-3434 and ask to speak to Jill.

Distribution

Nationwide distribution: CT and NJ

Quantity

25 units (each dispense and dispose sharps unit contains 100 syringes)