FDA Recall Open, Classified

Monoject 0.9% Sodium Chloride Flush Syringe, 3 mL Fill, STERILE, Product Code 8881570123 The proposed device is indicated for use in flushing compatible intravenous tubing systems and indwelling intravascular access devices.

Recall: Z-2285-2021 · Initiated August 4, 2021

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2285-2021
Event Number
88421
Firm
Cardinal Health
FEI Number
3014524790
Product Code
NGT
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
August 4, 2021
Address
777 West St, Mansfield, MA, 02048-1122

Description

Monoject 0.9% Sodium Chloride Flush Syringe, 3 mL Fill, STERILE, Product Code 8881570123 The proposed device is indicated for use in flushing compatible intravenous tubing systems and indwelling intravascular access devices.

Reason

Potential for the plunger to draw back after the air has been expelled and reintroduce air back into the syringe.

Action

On August 4, 2021 Cardinal Health issued URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL notices and response forms to customers via overnight delivery. Customers are advised to take the following actions: 1) REVIEW your inventory for affected product. 2) SEGREGATE and QUARANTINE all on-hand product per the Affected Product table. 3) COMMUNICATE the notice to clinical staff through safety huddles to ensure awareness of this product issue. 4) RETURN the enclosed acknowledgment form via fax to 614-652-9648 or email to [email protected], whether or not you have affected product. 5) CONTACT the appropriate Customer Service group to arrange for return and credit of any affected product Monday Friday between 8:00am - 5:00pm EST: " Hospital800-964-5227 " Federal Government800-444-1166 " Distributor800-635-6021 " All other Customers888-444-5440 6) CUSTOMERS that did not receive product directly from Cardinal Health should contact the location where they purchased it. For questions related to the notification and/or acknowledgement form that are not adequately addressed in this letter, please contact the market action team at: [email protected] or call 800-292-9332.

Distribution

US Nationwide Distribution: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV and WY.

Quantity

267,217,860 eaches in total