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Recall of Device Recall CareFusion Gravity Set

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by CareFusion 303, Inc..

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    66152
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-2281-2013
  • Event Initiated Date
    2013-08-30
  • Event Date Posted
    2013-09-26
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2013-12-26
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=121572
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Set, administration, intravascular - Product Code FPA
  • Reason
    Carefusion is recalling the gravity set (model 44000-07) because of an incorrect expiration date. the affected lot numbers of the gravity set are labeled with a 5 year expiration instead of three (3) years.
  • Action
    CareFusion sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification letter dated August 30, 2013, to all affected customers to inform them that CareFusion is recalling the Gravity Set, Model 44000-07, Lot Numbers 12086930, 12106215, 13016408, 13016834, 13025446 and 13025672 as a result of an incorrect expiration date. The letter informs the customers of the problem identified, issues, potential risk, and the immediate actions to be taken. Customers are instructed to complete the customer response form and return the form to CareFusion. Customers are instructed to return recalled products directly to distributors. A distributor letter will also be sent to distributors on August 30, 2013, to inform them of the problems identified and the actions to be taken. Distributors are instructed to contact the Customer Support Team, return customer response form, and if they have questions then they are instructed to contact the CareFusion Support Center at 1-800-562-6018. For questions regarding this recall call 858-617-4000.

Device

Device Recall CareFusion Gravity Set
  • Model / Serial
    Lot Numbers: 12086930, 12106215, 13016408, 13016834, 13025446, and 13025672.
  • Product Classification
    General Hospital and Personal Use Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    IL
  • Product Description
    CareFusion Gravity Set, Model #44000-07 || The CareFusion Gravity Sets are used to administer fluid and medication through a needle or catheter inserted into the patient's artery or vein. The CareFusion Gravity Set is comprised of components commonly found on intravascular administration sets and extension sets. It includes a check valve, injection ports, 4-way stopcock, anti-siphon valve, roller clamp and tubing.
  • Manufacturer
    CareFusion 303, Inc.

Manufacturer

CareFusion 303, Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    CareFusion 303, Inc., 10020 Pacific Mesa Blvd, San Diego CA 92121-4386
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Becton, Dickinson and Company
  • Source
    USFDA