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Z-0987-2009

CADD Medication Cassette Reservoir 100 ml with Clamp and Female Leur, Nonvented stopper included REF...

Abbott Medical / initiated 2008-12-09 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

Smiths Medical MD, Inc. began a recall of CADD Medication Cassette Reservoir 100 ml with Clamp and Female Leur, Nonvented stopper included REF 21-7002-24, Sterile EO. CADD Medication Cassette... on . The reason FDA records is "Smiths Medical noticed an increased trend in leakage associated with 100 ml CADD Medication Cassette Reservoirs Reorder Number 21-7002-24 Lot Numbers 213X18 and 214X18. If a leak occurs in a CADD medication Cassette...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0987-2009
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Abbott Medical
Product
CADD Medication Cassette Reservoir 100 ml with Clamp and Female Leur, Nonvented stopper included REF 21-7002-24, Sterile EO. CADD Medication Cassette Reservoirs are intended for use with the CADD Ambulatory Infusion Pumps used for delivering drug therapy and anesthesia to patients. The pumps can be used by home care patients and in a healthcare facility.
Product code
FPA Set, Administration, Intravascular
Reason for recall
Smiths Medical noticed an increased trend in leakage associated with 100 ml CADD Medication Cassette Reservoirs Reorder Number 21-7002-24 Lot Numbers 213X18 and 214X18. If a leak occurs in a CADD medication Cassette Reservoir, it may allow spillage of medication, contamination of the fluid path, and/or air to enter the Reservoir. Smiths Medical has not received any report of patient injuries due
Root cause tag
manufacturing process
FDA root cause
Process control
Action
An "Urgent Medical Device Recall" letter was sent via electronic mail to consignees on December 8, 2008. The letter was addressed to Distributors, Clinicians and other Customers. The letter described the problem and affected product and listed the "Advise on Action to be Taken by the User". Smiths Medical MD, Inc. requested the user to complete and return the "Urgent Medical Device Recall Confirmation Fax Return Form" and fax to the firm at 1-651-628-7485 or e-mail to [email protected] (in US) or [email protected] (outside US). Direct questions to the Smiths Medical MD, Inc. Customer Service Department at 1-800-426-2448, Option 1.
Quantity in commerce
17,868 cassettes (1,489 boxes 12 cassettes/box)
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution USA (state of PA) and countries of El Salvador, Australia, France, Finland, Sweden, and Germany.
Product codes and lots
Lot Numbers 213X18 and 214X18.