FDA Recall Terminated

TEVADAPTOR Closed Drug Reconstitution and Transfer System, a closed system used to prepare drugs, including cytotoxic drugs, for intravenous infusion or injection. Model number is MG412110. The device is a single use device.

Recall: Z-1244-2009 · Initiated December 18, 2008

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1244-2009
Event Number
51421
Firm
Migada Inc. P.O Box 888 Kiryat Shmona Israel
FEI Number
3002807615
Product Code
LHI
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Component design/selection
Initiated
December 18, 2008
Posted
May 6, 2009
Terminated
July 27, 2009

Description

TEVADAPTOR Closed Drug Reconstitution and Transfer System, a closed system used to prepare drugs, including cytotoxic drugs, for intravenous infusion or injection. Model number is MG412110. The device is a single use device.

Reason

Syringe adaptor is disintegrating when attached to the end of the syringe.

Action

A Field Safety Notice, dated 12/8/2008, was sent to all TEVADAPTOR customers advising them not to use drugs containing N,N-Dimethylacetamide. Teva Medical is presently revising the instruction leaflet supplied with each TEVADAPTOR to include a warning against the use of drugs containing N,N-Dimethylacetamide. Teva Medical will introduce this revised leaflet to current production as soon as practicable. In the meantime, Teva Medical will advise all users of the potential problem by means of the Urgent Field Safety Notice. Customers are to ensure that the safety notice is passed to all those who need to be aware within their organizations. Questions should be directed to their local contacts at B Braun, USA.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution

Quantity

900,000 units