FDA Recall Terminated

BD Posiflush Saline Flush Syringe 10 ml inlcuded in the following device kits: PowerGlide Midline Catheter Full Kit (20G) (8cm), PowerGlide Midline Catheter Maximal Barrier Tray (20G) (8cm), PowerGlide Midline Catheter Full Kit (20G) (10cm), The syringe is used to pre-flush the catheter prior to placement and may also be used to verify patency post-placement.

Recall: Z-1274-2015 · Initiated August 8, 2014

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1274-2015
Event Number
70430
Firm
Bard Access Systems
FEI Number
3006260740
Product Code
FOZ
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
August 8, 2014
Posted
March 13, 2015
Terminated
August 5, 2015
Address
605 N 5600 W, Salt Lake City, UT, 84116-3738

Description

BD Posiflush Saline Flush Syringe 10 ml inlcuded in the following device kits: PowerGlide Midline Catheter Full Kit (20G) (8cm), PowerGlide Midline Catheter Maximal Barrier Tray (20G) (8cm), PowerGlide Midline Catheter Full Kit (20G) (10cm), The syringe is used to pre-flush the catheter prior to placement and may also be used to verify patency post-placement.

Reason

Some unit packages of BD PosiFlush SF Saline Flush Syringe 10 mL may exhibit open seals, which could impact product sterility. Bard includes these pouched syringes, attached to some configurations of PICC kits, Port Access kits (PAK), PowerGlide kits, Midline kits, and Convenience kits.

Action

The firm, BD Medical, sent an "URGENT VOLUNTARY PRODUCT RECALL" letter dated July 22, 2014 and a follow-up "URGENT: Voluntary Product Recall-BD PosiFlush SF Saline Flush Syringe 10mL with rework instructions for applicable Bard Kits" letter dated August 8, 2014 to its customers and distributors. The letters described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to immediately review your inventory and quarantine product subject to the recall; complete and return the Recall Response Card form via fax to BD at 1-201-847-6990 or email to [email protected] and return all affected products. Note: If you do not have any of the affected lots in your inventory, please complete the Recall Response Card form indicating you have (0) quantity and fax or email. The distributors were instructed to immediately examine your inventory and identify any product subject to this notification. In addition, if you have further distributed this product, please identify your customers and notify them at once of this notification. Complete the attached Recall Reply Form and FAX to Bard Access Systems, Inc. at 1-801-522-5674, or EMAIL to [email protected]. Even if you do not have any inventory of the affected syringe lots. Please direct any return requests and questions to our coordinator at 800-290-1689. If you have any questions or require assistance with the return of the recalled product and/or availability of replacement product, please contact BD Customer Service at 1-888-237-2762 option 3.

Distribution

US Nationwide Distribution.

Quantity

4375 units