| | Class 2 Recall Hospira LifeShield Latex-Free 100 mL Burette Set |  |
| Date Posted |
July 25, 2012 |
| Recall Number |
Z-2075-2012 |
| Product |
Hospira LifeShield Latex-Free 100 mL Burette Set, Convertible Pin, 77 inch with 2 Prepierced Injection Sites and Option-Lok Microdrip Soluset with Calibrated Burette and Precision Drip Chamber; an Rx sterile medical device used to administer fluids; 20 individually wrapped sets per case; Made in Costa Rica, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA; list 12722-65.
Intended use: for the administration of fluids. |
| Code Information |
list 12722-65, lot number 96-098-5H
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Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Hospira Inc. 275 N Field Dr Lake Forest, Illinois 60045-2579 |
| Consumer Instructions |
No consumer action necessary |
| For Additional Information Contact |
Ms. Ileana Quinones 224-212-2000
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Reason for Recall |
The float valve in the burette sticks to the burette wall and does not open or close properly.
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| Action |
The firm, Hospira, sent an "URGENT DEVICE RECALL" letter dated July 13, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identifies the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. The customers were instructed to check their inventory and immediately quarantine any affected product; complete and return Reply Form via fax to 1-877-722-7019 or e-mail to: hospira4921@stericycle.com; return affected product to Stericycle using the label provided with the letter; and if they have distributed the product further, notify their accounts that received the product . Please contact Hospira Customer Care at 1-877-946-7747 or your Hospira representative for information regarding product availability. |
| Quantity in Commerce |
4,420 sets |
| Distribution |
Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia and Wyoming, and the countries of Barbados and Canada. |
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