ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0861-2010 ยท FPA Set, Administration, Intravascular

Bard Access Systems

Huber Plus Non-Coring Needle Safety Infusion Set, 19g, 1 inch, Needless Y-site, REF 011901NY, Sterile EO, Assembled In Mexico, Bard Access Systems, Inc., SLC, UT 84116. Safety IV administration set used to access surgically implanted vascular ports.

DateFeb 26, 2010 (initiated Jan 14, 2010)
StatusTerminated
ReasonAfter activation of the safety mechanism, the tip of the needle protrudes from the safety sheath creating the potential for needlestick injury.
Root causeComponent change control
ActionBard Access Systems, Inc. issued and "Urgent: Huber Plus Non-Coring Needle Safety Infusion Set Recall" notification beginning January 2010. Users were instructed to quarantine all affected product and to notify any of their customers that had received the product. Quarantined product is to be returned to the firm. For further information, contact Bard Access Systems, Inc. at 1-800-290-1689.
Quantity4,975 units
DistributionWorldwide Distribution -- United States (VA, KY, MA, NJ and TN) and Belgium.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K993848MILLENNIUM HUBER PLUS SAFETY INFUSION SET
Millennium Medical Distribution, Inc., Jan 27, 2000