FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#55361

Product

Normal Saline 3ml in 12ml Syringe. The product is shipped 120 units per carton

FDA product code
NGTSaline, Vascular Access Flush
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
General Hospital
510(k) numbers
K002142
Affected lot / code info
Item number 531584. Lot number 070606SFR exp 6/09

Why it was recalled

Particulate matter in product.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Other

Action the firm took

The recalling firm issued a Product Removal Notice to the distributors on 7/31/07 informing them of the problem and the need to contact their customers. Product should be returned to the recalling firm for destruction. On 9/14/07, the recalling firm issued a press release to alert any consumer that may have the product of the particulate problem.

Recalling firm

Firm
B. Braun Medical, Inc.
Address
901 Marcon Boulevard, Allentown, Pennsylvania 18109-9512

Distribution

Distribution pattern
The products were shipped to distributors nationwide.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2007-07-30
Posted by FDA
2007-09-20
Terminated
2008-04-01
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #55361. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.