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Z-0772-2014Class II

BD Interlink threaded lock cannula This is a locking blunt plastic cannula specifically designed for IV...

Becton Dickinson & Co / initiated 2013-11-26 / Terminated / root cause: packaging

Becton Dickinson & Company began a recall of BD Interlink threaded lock cannula This is a locking blunt plastic cannula specifically designed for IV connection to an Interlink injection site. It is... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "BD Interlink Threaded Lock Cannula REF# 303369 and lot #3021392 is being recalled due to the potential that a small percentage of the lot may exhibit open seals which adversely impacts unit package integrity and product...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as packaging.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0772-2014
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Becton Dickinson & Co
Product
BD Interlink threaded lock cannula This is a locking blunt plastic cannula specifically designed for IV connection to an Interlink injection site. It is screwed down over the Interlink injection site and a blunt plastic cannula inside the housing enters the Interlink injection site to provide a pathway for IV fluid administration.
Product code
FGY Cannula, Injection
Reason for recall
BD Interlink Threaded Lock Cannula REF# 303369 and lot #3021392 is being recalled due to the potential that a small percentage of the lot may exhibit open seals which adversely impacts unit package integrity and product sterility.
Root cause tag
packaging
FDA root cause
Packaging
Action
BD Diagnostics sent an Urgent: Voluntary Product Recall letters/Notice of Return dated November 26, 2013, to all affected customers. Customers were asked to identify and segregate stock of the affected number, inform the appropriate personnel in their organization to discontinue use of the affected product, return the afected product, following the instructions on the enclosed packing slip, BD would issue a credit for product returned. If product was further distributed customers were instructed to identify their customers and notify them at once of the product recall using the provided customer communication. Customers were asked to complete the attached notice and fax to 855-731-0157. Customers with questions were instructed to call 1-855-731-0157. For questions regarding this recall call 755-731-0157.
Quantity in commerce
268,500 products
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Internationally to Canada and Japan.
Product codes and lots
Marketing Status: Class II, 510K # K011858 Device Listing Number: D043644  Lot number 3021392

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-0772-2014
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-0772-2014Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated