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Z-1126-2012

Medisystems (a Nxstage Company) Hemodialysis Fistula Needle Set with MasterGuard Ant-Stick Needle Protector...

Medisystems Corp. / initiated 2012-01-31 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

Medisystems Corp began a recall of Medisystems (a Nxstage Company) Hemodialysis Fistula Needle Set with MasterGuard Ant-Stick Needle Protector 15 GA x 1" Ref. Number: D9-2007MG. Medisystems AVF... on . The reason FDA records is "Mislabeled outer carton: Outside shipping cartons is stamped 15Ga x 1", product contained within properly labeled as 17Ga x 1" needle". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-1126-2012
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Medisystems Corp.
Product
Medisystems (a Nxstage Company) Hemodialysis Fistula Needle Set with MasterGuard Ant-Stick Needle Protector 15 GA x 1" Ref. Number: D9-2007MG. Medisystems AVF with MasterGuard anti-stick needle protector is indicated for use as a vascular access device in hemodialysis or other extracorporeal procedures. It is intended for use in conjunction with a blood tubing set equipped with a standard medical male luer-locking connector.
Product code
FIE Needle, Fistula
Reason for recall
Mislabeled outer carton: Outside shipping cartons is stamped 15Ga x 1", product contained within properly labeled as 17Ga x 1" needle
Root cause tag
manufacturing process
FDA root cause
Employee error
Action
Medisystems Corporation issued notice of recall to distributors on January 31, 2012. Distributors to notify affected end users by letter. Each letter was accompanied by a response form and instructions on how to return the response form. End users were given the option of returning involved product for credit or replacement. Contact Medisystems Quality Assurance Manager at (978) 332-5973 for information.
Quantity in commerce
20,750 units (83 cases)
Distribution
USA (nationwide) including the states of AZ, CA, CO, OR, NV, NY, TN, and WA.
Product codes and lots
Lot Numbers: 110914F7, 110920F2