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Z-1063-2010

Symbiq Pump Set, detachable, convertible pin piggyback w/backcheck valve, 3 prepierced reseal ports...

Abbott Medical / initiated 2009-11-24 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

Hospira Inc. began a recall of Symbiq Pump Set, detachable, convertible pin piggyback w/backcheck valve, 3 prepierced reseal ports, Option-Lok, Latex-Free, Non-DEHP, 130 in. (330 cm), 15... on . The reason FDA records is "Company has confirmed reports of backflow of fluid past the backcheck valve on Symbiq administration sets". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-1063-2010
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Abbott Medical
Product
Symbiq Pump Set, detachable, convertible pin piggyback w/backcheck valve, 3 prepierced reseal ports, Option-Lok, Latex-Free, Non-DEHP, 130 in. (330 cm), 15 drops/mL; a sterile Rx single use device; Hospira Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA, Made in Costa Rica; product 196750428, list number 19675-28
Product code
FPA Set, Administration, Intravascular
Reason for recall
Company has confirmed reports of backflow of fluid past the backcheck valve on Symbiq administration sets.
Root cause tag
manufacturing process
FDA root cause
Process control
Action
Hospira, Inc. issued an "Important Administration Set Information" letter dated November 24, 2009 to their direct accounts, informing them of the affected product. Consignees were instructed to return the defective product to the firm. For further information, contact Hospira Medical Communications at 1-800-615-0187.
Quantity in commerce
32,688 sets
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- United States, Australia, Canada, Costa Rica, India, Mexico, Netherlands, Philippines, Singapore and United Arab Emirates.
Product codes and lots
Lots numbers: 631945H, 641945H, 661415H and 671845H.