Events

Recall of Device Recall SmartSite

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.

Learn more about the data here
  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    70260
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1053-2015
  • Event Initiated Date
    2015-01-13
  • Event Date Posted
    2015-02-04
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2016-03-15
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=132712
  • 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 smartsite low sorbing infusion set due to disconnection and leakage issues.
  • Action
    CareFusion sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification letter dated January 13, 2015, to all affected customers. The letter informs the customers of the problems identified and the actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to complete and return to CareFusion the recall response card. Customers with questions were instructed to CareFusion: Recall related questions, (888) 562-6018; Adverse Event Reports, (888) 812-3266; Technical Questions regarding the Alaris System, (888) 812-3229.

Device

Device Recall SmartSite
  • Model / Serial
    Lot No. 12056016, 12057027, and 12107105.
  • Product Classification
    General Hospital and Personal Use Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Nationwide Distribution
  • Product Description
    SmartSite Low Sorbing Infusion Set, Model No. 10015862 || The SmartSite Infusion Sets are used to administer fluid and medications through a needle or catheter inserted into the patient's artery or vein. The set is comprised of components commonly found on intravascular administration sets and extension sets. It includes a SmartSite bag access port, a non-vented drip chamber, roller clamp, infusion pump segment, a male luer, and low sorbing 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