FDA Recall Terminated

Excelsior Disposable Syringe Heparin Lock Flush, USP syringe (5 mL Fill in 10 mL syringe). For flushing of IV catheters and IV tubing only.

Recall: Z-1989-2016 · Initiated April 28, 2016

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1989-2016
Event Number
74045
Firm
Excelsior Medical Corp
FEI Number
1000122362
Product Code
NZW
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
April 28, 2016
Posted
June 14, 2016
Terminated
August 8, 2017
Address
1933 Heck Ave, Neptune, NJ, 07753-4428

Description

Excelsior Disposable Syringe Heparin Lock Flush, USP syringe (5 mL Fill in 10 mL syringe). For flushing of IV catheters and IV tubing only.

Reason

Certain lots of Heparin Lock Flush, USP Syringes (5 ml Fill in 10 ml Syringe) failed Anti-Factor IIa assay for potency during testing of retention samples for heparin potency.

Action

Excelsior Medical Inc. sent a recall letter on 4/29/2016 via certified mail. Customers are instructed to discontinue using the product subject to this recall. Customers are requested to complete the customer reply form and fax it (866) 807-3714, so arrangements can be made to return the product to Excelsior.

Distribution

US Nationwide distribution.

Quantity

184,500