FDA Recall Terminated

AirLife(TM) Reduced Heparin ARTERIAL BLOOD SAMPLER, REF 9025RHTR, 1ML SYRINE 25G 5/8", LUER SLIP PROTECTIVE SHEATH, 3.2 IU, STERILE R, Rx ONLY, CAREFUSION Lot #0001047501 of the 9025RHTR ABG sampling kits have been manufactured containing the incorrect sub-assembly which includes a larger needle (23 Gage, 1" needle), larger syringe (3mL), and larger amount of heparin (113IU), than what is intended for the kit.

Recall: Z-3080-2017 · Initiated July 18, 2017

Recall

Recall Number
Z-3080-2017
Event Number
77845
Firm
Vyaire Medical
FEI Number
2050001
Product Code
CBT
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
July 18, 2017
Posted
August 28, 2017
Terminated
April 24, 2019
Address
75 N Fairway Dr, Vernon Hills, IL, 60061-1845

Description

AirLife(TM) Reduced Heparin ARTERIAL BLOOD SAMPLER, REF 9025RHTR, 1ML SYRINE 25G 5/8", LUER SLIP PROTECTIVE SHEATH, 3.2 IU, STERILE R, Rx ONLY, CAREFUSION Lot #0001047501 of the 9025RHTR ABG sampling kits have been manufactured containing the incorrect sub-assembly which includes a larger needle (23 Gage, 1" needle), larger syringe (3mL), and larger amount of heparin (113IU), than what is intended for the kit.

Reason

Lot #0001047501 of the 9025RHTR ABG sampling kits have been manufactured containing the incorrect sub-assembly which includes a larger needle (23 Gage, 1" needle), larger syringe (3mL), and larger amount of heparin (113IU), than what is intended for the kit.

Action

The firm, Vyaire Medical, sent an "URGENT RECALL NOTIFICATION" letter dated 07/18/2017 to its consignees. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. Thee consignees were directed to inspect their current inventory and remove the recalled lot. Distributors and direct consignees were instructed to complete the Customer Response Form and return to GMB-GLB-ALFieldActions and destroy the product. If you wish to obtain credit/replacement contact Vyaire Customer Support at (800) 323.9008 (option #1) Monday-Friday 8:00am CST - 5:oopm CST. Distributors were instructed to notify their customers and have them respond directly to the distributor. For any additional questions and support concerning this voluntary Recall, please contact Clinical Risk Coordinator, at (224)706-6830 or [email protected].

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution- Nationwide distribution to states of: FL, OK, VA, MI, TH, NM, MA, MO, WA, AND country of: Australia.

Quantity

5,400 units