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Z-1077-04

GemStar I.V. Administration Pump Set with Orange Polyethylene-Lined Light Resistant Tubing, List Number: 13271

Abbott Labs / initiated 2004-05-11 / Terminated

Abbott Labs began a recall of GemStar I.V. Administration Pump Set with Orange Polyethylene-Lined Light Resistant Tubing, List Number: 13271 on . The reason FDA records is "The firm's internal testing that revealed the potential air-in-line may go undetected when the set is used at temperatures above 25C (77 F)". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-1077-04
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Abbott Labs
Product
GemStar I.V. Administration Pump Set with Orange Polyethylene-Lined Light Resistant Tubing, List Number: 13271
Product code
FRN Pump, Infusion
Reason for recall
The firm's internal testing that revealed the potential air-in-line may go undetected when the set is used at temperatures above 25C (77 F).
FDA root cause
Other
Action
Recall initiated May 11, 2004. Letters were sent to consignees and wholesalers.
Quantity in commerce
18,432 units
Distribution
Total number of consignees that received product: 13. Five are wholesale dealers, None are distributors, 8 are retailers. Product has been distributed worldwide, and in the United States: AR, Washington DC, FL, IL, KY, LA, MA, MD, MN, MO, NJ, TX. Also sent to National Institute of Health, Bethesda, MD, (301) 496-4000
Product codes and lots
95-156-5H, 05-027-5H, 09-208-5H