FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#148260

Product

The 9025TRU Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) Kit is used to obtain arterial blood sampling for pH, Blood Gas, Electrolyte and Metabolite Analysis.

FDA product code
CBTArterial Blood Sampling Kit
Device class
Class 1
Medical specialty
Anesthesiology
Affected lot / code info
Three (3) total lots (lot #884993, lot #903136 & lot #903137).

Why it was recalled

Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) Kit- Missing Safety Component. The ABG Kit(s) have been identified as missing the locking clasp component. CareFusion/BD has identified a potential customer/user safety risk associated with the missing locking clasp component.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Under Investigation by firm

Action the firm took

CareFusion/BD sent out a FIELD SAFETY NOTICE of the field correction in writing on June 27, 2016. The letter described the nature of the recall and provided actions to be performed. Carefusion/BD directed customers to take the following actions: Step #1: Inspect current inventory on-hand to identify the presence of the affected Arterial Blood Gas Sampling Kit(s). Step #2: Complete the Customer Response Form by checking all appropriate boxes and providing all accurate information as required. Step #3: Destroy all affected product(s) in-stock in accordance with their facility's destruction protocol. Step #4: Return the Customer Response Form to GMB-GLB-ALFieldActions@CareFusion.com Step #5: If the customers want to obtain credit and/or replacement of destroyed product(s) they are asked to call their CareFusion/BD Customer Support Department at 800.323.9088 (Option #1 ). For any additional questions and support concerning the voluntary Field Safety Corrective Action, customers are asked to call (847)362.9303.

Recalling firm

Firm
Cardinal Health
Address
1300 Waukegan Rd, Waukegan, Illinois 60085-6724

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) and Canada.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2016-06-27
Terminated
2018-03-02
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #148260. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.