FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#126255

Product

SmartSite Extension Set, Model No. 20029E, intravascular administration set.

FDA product code
FPASet, Administration, Intravascular
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
General Hospital
510(k) numbers
K960280
Affected lot / code info
Lot No. 13085791

Why it was recalled

Disconnections and leakages at the connection of the smallbore tubing and the SmartSite Y-port.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Nonconforming Material/Component

Action the firm took

CareFusion sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification letter dated March 2014 to all customers. The letter informs the customers of the problems identified, potential risk and the actions to be taken. Customers are instructed to complete and return to CareFusion the enclosed recall response card. Customers with recall related questions are instructed to contact CareFusion Support Center at (888) 562-6018. Customers with adverse event reports are instructed to contact Customer Advocacy at (888) 812-3266 or email customerfeedback@carefusion.com. Customers with technical questions regarding the Alaris System are instructed to contact Technical Support at (888) 812-3299.

Recalling firm

Firm
CareFusion 303, Inc.
Address
10020 Pacific Mesa Blvd, San Diego, California 92121-4386

Distribution

Distribution pattern
USA Nationwide Distribution in the states of: AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, ID, MD, MI, NC, NV, OK, OR, PA, TX, VA, WI

Timeline

Recall initiated
2014-03-19
Posted by FDA
2014-04-16
Terminated
2015-06-06
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #126255. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.