BD Posiflush Saline Flush Syringe 10 ml inlcuded in the following… — Class II medical device recall Z-1272-2015
Terminated recall by Bard Access Systems, reported 2015-03-25, distributed nationwide. Some unit packages of BD PosiFlush SF Saline Flush Syringe 10 mL may exhibit open seals, which could impact pr
| Recall number | Z-1272-2015 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Bard Access Systems, Salt Lake City, UT, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2014-08-08 |
| Classified | 2015-03-13 |
| Reported by FDA | 2015-03-25 |
| Terminated | 2015-08-05 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Quantity | 16,410 units |
| Reason classes | sterility |
| Lot numbers | REXD1617, REXD1932, REXD2155, REXD2156, REXD2157, REXE0077, REXE0085, REXE0086, REXE0089, REXE0697, REXE0826, REXE0971, REYE1233, REYE1269, REYE1579, REYE1709, REYE1713, REYE1714 |
Product
BD Posiflush Saline Flush Syringe 10 ml inlcuded in the following device kits: PowerLoc Port Access Kit 19G x 1 in, PowerLoc Port Access Kit 20G x 1 in, , , PowerLoc Port Access Kit 20G x 1.5in, PowerLoc Port Access Kit 20G x 0.75in, , , PowerLoc Port Access Kit 22G x 1 in, PowerLoc Port Access Kit 22G x 0.75in, , PowerLoc Port Access Kit 19G x 1 in with Y-Site, , , PowerLoc Port Access Kit 19G x 0.75in with Y-Site, PowerLoc Port Access Kit 20G x 1 in with Y-Site, PowerLoc Port Access Kit 20G x 0.75in with Y-Site The syringe is used to pre-flush the catheter prior to placement and may also be used to verify patency post-placement.
Reason for recall
Some unit packages of BD PosiFlush SF Saline Flush Syringe 10 mL may exhibit open seals, which could impact product sterility. Bard includes these pouched syringes, attached to some configurations of PICC kits, Port Access kits (PAK), PowerGlide kits, Midline kits, and Convenience kits.
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