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Z-0865-2011

Groshong 3 Fr. Single-Lumen PICC Intermediate Tray with Safety Introducer, Reorder Number 7717300, Bard...

Bard Access Systems, Inc. / initiated 2010-12-10 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

Bard Access Systems began a recall of Groshong 3 Fr. Single-Lumen PICC Intermediate Tray with Safety Introducer, Reorder Number 7717300, Bard Access Systems, Inc., Salt Lake City, UT 84116. The... on . The reason FDA records is "Prepackaged sterile latex gloves beyond their expiration date were packaged in surgical kits". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0865-2011
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Bard Access Systems, Inc.
Product
Groshong 3 Fr. Single-Lumen PICC Intermediate Tray with Safety Introducer, Reorder Number 7717300, Bard Access Systems, Inc., Salt Lake City, UT 84116. The Groshong is a family of single and dual -lumen peripherally placed mid-line and central catheters made from specially formulated and processed medical grade materials, in a tray with accessories for reliable long (greater than 30 days) or short term (less than 30 days) vascular access.
Product code
LJS Catheter, Intravascular, Therapeutic, Long-Term Greater Than 30 Days
Reason for recall
Prepackaged sterile latex gloves beyond their expiration date were packaged in surgical kits.
Root cause tag
manufacturing process
FDA root cause
Employee error
Action
BARD Access Systems sent an URGENT: GROSHON* 3 FR SINGLE-LUMEN PICC INTERMEDIATE TRAY WITH SAFETY INTRODUCER RECALL letter dated December 10, 2010. The letter identified the product, the problem,and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to examine their inventory and quarantine the product subject to recall, discontinue use, and cease further distribution of any the affected product. If the product was further distributed, those customers were to be notified immediately with a copy of the recall notification letter. Any remaining product was to be returned to Bard. For information regarding this recall call 800-290-1689.
Quantity in commerce
195 units
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution including AL, AZ, CA, GA, IA, MN, MO, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OR, SD, and WI.
Product codes and lots
Lot numbers: REUF1011, REUF1303.