| | Class 2 Recall Empty Evacuated Container 250 mL and 1000 mL. |  |
| Date Posted |
September 17, 2012 |
| Recall Number |
Z-2395-2012 |
| Product |
Empty Evacuated Container 250 mL and 1000 mL.
Empty Evacuated containers are used for mixing compatible medications or blood collections. |
| Code Information |
250 mL size - Lot 11179DW, Exp, Date 1NOV2013, 11195DW, Exp. Date 1NOV2013 and 93854DW, Exp. Date 1SEP2012 - 1000 mL size - Lot 92835DW, Exp. Date 1AUG2012, Lot 96090DW, Exp. Date 1DEC2012, and Lot 96098DW, Exp. Date 1DEC2012
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Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Hospira Inc. 275 N Field Dr Lake Forest, Illinois 60045-2579 |
| For Additional Information Contact |
Janet Stevens 224-212-2000
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Reason for Recall |
Embedded iron oxide glass defect which may have the potential to break off into the solution.
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| Action |
Hospira sent an "URGENT DEVICE RECALL" dated August 28, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, problem,and actions to be taken by the customers. The letter included an Urgent Device Recall Reply Form for customers to complete and return via fax to 1-888-237-5582. Contact Hospira Customer Care at 1-877-946-7747 for questions regarding this recall. |
| Quantity in Commerce |
191,094 units |
| Distribution |
Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the countries of Saudi Arabia, Canada and Barbados. |
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