CARESITE SMALLBORE EXT SET T-PORT 5 IN., Product Code 470114, 100 units per carton. The A6 Access Device is a...
B. Braun Medical, Inc. began a recall of CARESITE SMALLBORE EXT SET T-PORT 5 IN., Product Code 470114, 100 units per carton. The A6 Access Device is a valve intended for the aspiration, injection or... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "The extension set has a high probability of potential failure which could lead to possible leakage or detachment at the device's bonded joint during use. The issue may result in delay of therapy, increased risk of...". As of , the recall status on record is Open, Classified, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.
Recall record
- Recall number
- Z-0092-2023
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Initiated
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- B Braun Medical Inc
- Product
- CARESITE SMALLBORE EXT SET T-PORT 5 IN., Product Code 470114, 100 units per carton. The A6 Access Device is a valve intended for the aspiration, injection or gravity/pump flow of IV fluids and blood.
- Product code
- FPA Set, Administration, Intravascular
- Reason for recall
- The extension set has a high probability of potential failure which could lead to possible leakage or detachment at the device's bonded joint during use. The issue may result in delay of therapy, increased risk of bloodstream infections (BSI), and may expose both patients and healthcare workers to hazardous medications. Depending on the nature of the leak and type of infusion, there is also the potential for life-threatening situations to occur including air embolization or hypovolemia.
- Root cause tag
- manufacturing process
- FDA root cause
- Process design
- Action
- On September 15, 2022, the firm notified affected customers via Urgent Medical Device Recall letters. Customers were instructed to cease use and quarantine the product subject to recall. Once customers have returned the completed acknowledgement form to B. Braun Medical Inc., a Customer Support representative will contact the customer with instructions on returning impacted cases. The firm will provide credit and/or replacement of the product based on the customer's needs. For questions, please contact BBMI's Postmarket Surveillance Department at 1-833-425-1464.
- Quantity in commerce
- 354,200 US; 1,800 OUS
- Distribution
- Distribution US nationwide, Canada and Saudi Arabia.
- Product codes and lots
- UDI-DI (GTIN): 04046964298691 Lots/Expiration Dates 61762215 15-Dec-23 61762791 22-Jan-24 61767369 26-Feb-24 61779625 7-Jun-24 61791895 11-Aug-24 61806047 4-Nov-24
Enforcement reports
One row per recalled product line| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-0090-2023 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-0091-2023 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-0092-2023 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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