Recall Z-1274-2015 ยท FOZ Catheter, Intravascular, Therapeutic, Short-Term Less Than 30 Days
Bard Access Systems
BD Posiflush Saline Flush Syringe 10 ml inlcuded in the following device kits: PowerGlide Midline Catheter Full Kit (20G) (8cm), PowerGlide Midline Catheter Maximal Barrier Tray (20G) (8cm), PowerGlide Midline Catheter Full Kit (20G) (10cm), The syringe is used to pre-flush the catheter prior to placement and may also be used to verify patency post-placement.
| Date | Mar 13, 2015 (initiated Aug 8, 2014) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | 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. |
| Root cause | Nonconforming Material/Component |
| Action | The firm, BD Medical, sent an "URGENT VOLUNTARY PRODUCT RECALL" letter dated July 22, 2014 and a follow-up "URGENT: Voluntary Product Recall-BD PosiFlush SF Saline Flush Syringe 10mL with rework instructions for applicable Bard Kits" letter dated August 8, 2014 to its customers and distributors. The letters described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to immediately review your inventory and quarantine product subject to the recall; complete and return the Recall Response Card form via fax to BD at 1-201-847-6990 or email to Becky_Saggau@bd.com and retu |
| Quantity | 4375 units |
| Distribution | US Nationwide Distribution. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |