Medical Device
Manufacturing
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Z-0754-2010

MPS Acacia Extension Set, 15cm RightBore-18, Spin Nut w/BBD Q-Syte, REF 385150

Becton Dickinson Infusion Therapy Systems Inc. / initiated 2009-10-19 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

Becton Dickinson Medical Systems began a recall of MPS Acacia Extension Set, 15cm RightBore-18, Spin Nut w/BBD Q-Syte, REF 385150 on . The reason FDA records is "Manufacturing defect may allow air entry into a central venous catheter, possibly resulting in an air embolism". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0754-2010
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Becton Dickinson Infusion Therapy Systems Inc.
Product
MPS Acacia Extension Set, 15cm RightBore-18, Spin Nut w/BBD Q-Syte, REF 385150,
Product code
FPA Set, Administration, Intravascular
Reason for recall
Manufacturing defect may allow air entry into a central venous catheter, possibly resulting in an air embolism.
Root cause tag
manufacturing process
FDA root cause
Process control
Action
Consignees were notified by B-D Urgent Medical Device Recall letter on 10/28/2009 and asked to return all unused affected lots. For information, call the company at 800-453-4538, option 2, extension 2341. Another letter was sent to all affected customers on 02/08/2010 notifying them of the extension of the recall to include Nexiva products. A response card was included to be returned whether or not product was on hand. B-D issued a press release on Febriuary 8, 2010. It can be found on www.bd.com at http://www.bd.com/contentmanager/b_article.asp?Item_ID=24486&ContentType_ID=1&BusinessCode=20001&d=BD+Worldwide&s=&dTitle=&dc=&dcTitle=
Quantity in commerce
73,050 units
Distribution
Nationwide distribution.
Product codes and lots
Lot numbers: A1967, A1979, A2056.