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Z-0134-06

LifeShield Latex-Free HEMA Y-Type Blood PlumSet, Nonvented, 122 inch, with 210 Micron Filter, Prepierced...

Abbott Medical / initiated 2005-09-29 / Terminated

Hospira Inc. began a recall of LifeShield Latex-Free HEMA Y-Type Blood PlumSet, Nonvented, 122 inch, with 210 Micron Filter, Prepierced Injection Site, Prepierced Secondary Port and... on . The reason FDA records is "Inlet and outlet tubing on the cassette may be reversed, which would result in reverse flow". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0134-06
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Abbott Medical
Product
LifeShield Latex-Free HEMA Y-Type Blood PlumSet, Nonvented, 122 inch, with 210 Micron Filter, Prepierced Injection Site, Prepierced Secondary Port and Option-Lok for use with Plum Series Infusers; Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA, Made in Costa Rica; list 11664-03
Product code
BRZ Set, Blood Transfusion
Reason for recall
Inlet and outlet tubing on the cassette may be reversed, which would result in reverse flow.
FDA root cause
Other
Action
Hospira sent product recall letters dated 9/29/05 to the accounts via Federal Express overnight letter on the same date. The letters informed the accounts of the possibility of the inlet and outlet tubing being reversed on the cassette, which would allow the patient''s blood to be drawn up the tubing. The accounts were requested to examine their inventory for the affected lots, quarantine any found and call Hospira Customer Care at 1-877-946-7747 to arrange for return of the product for replacement.
Quantity in commerce
172,872 sets
Distribution
Nationwide, including Puerto Rico, and internationally to Australia, Mexico, Canada, Taiwan and Saudi Arabia.
Product codes and lots
list 11664-03, lots 240285H, 261265H, 271075H, 280885H