FDA Recall Terminated

HOLDEX Single-Use Holder PP closed pack. Greiner Bio-One Austria Gmbh. A sterile single-use disposable holder with an off-center female luer at the top of the holder and epoxy bonded stainless steel needle on the underside of the holder, recommended for use with commercially available butterfly and luer needles in routine venipuncture procedures.

Recall: Z-2957-2011 · Initiated June 29, 2011

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2957-2011
Event Number
59352
Firm
Greiner Bio-One North America, Inc.
FEI Number
3001451379
Product Code
FMI
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
June 29, 2011
Posted
August 8, 2011
Terminated
November 3, 2011
Address
4238 Capital Dr, Monroe, NC, 28110

Description

HOLDEX Single-Use Holder PP closed pack. Greiner Bio-One Austria Gmbh. A sterile single-use disposable holder with an off-center female luer at the top of the holder and epoxy bonded stainless steel needle on the underside of the holder, recommended for use with commercially available butterfly and luer needles in routine venipuncture procedures.

Reason

At removal of the tube from the holder, the needle may dislodge and blood spill can occur.

Action

Greiner Bio-One North America, Inc. sent a "Recall HOLDEX Single Use Holder PP" letter dated June 29, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter instructed customers stop distributing the product immediately. A Product Disposition form was provided to be completed and returned to Greiner Bio-One at which time upon receipt, arrangements for product return to Greiner Bio-One will be made for replacement or credit. They were requested to provide a list of their customers to Greiner Bio-One that received the affected item. For additional information call Greiner Bio-One at (888) 266-3883.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution including the states of CA, GA, IL, KS, MA, IL, PA and VA.

Quantity

142,400 pieces