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Recall of Device Recall MaxGuard Extension Set with Injection Site and 0.2 micron filter

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
    76439
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1464-2017
  • Event Initiated Date
    2017-02-20
  • Event Date Posted
    2017-02-28
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2017-11-17
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=153214
  • 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 maxguard extension set with injection site and 0.2 micron filter because of reports of separation and/or leakages between the y-connector and tubing.
  • Action
    An Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification letter will be sent to customers on February 20, 2017 to inform them that CareFusion is recalling the MaxGuard Extension Set with Injection Site and 0.2 micron filter model number ME3305 Lot Number 16016790. Customers are informed that CareFusion has received reports of separation and/or leakages between theY-connector and tubing. Customers are informed that leakages from an extension set can cause delay of infusion, interruption of infusion, exposure to medication or hazardous infusates, or underinfusion. The letter informs the customers of the actions to be taken and for recall related questions to contact CareFusion Support Center at (888) 562-6018. Customers with adverse event reports are instructed to contact customer advocacy at (888) 812-3266.

Device

Device Recall MaxGuard Extension Set with Injection Site and 0.2 micron filter
  • Model / Serial
    Lot No. 16016790
  • Product Classification
    General Hospital and Personal Use Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    US Distribution including MA and MD
  • Product Description
    MaxGuard Extension Set with Injection Site and 0.2 micron filter, Model No. ME3305
  • 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