Class 2 Device Recall Infusable and Infusa Scan Single Patient Use Pressure Infusors

• Date Initiated by Firm: March 04, 2011
• Date Posted: June 24, 2011
• Recall Status: Terminated on October 31, 2012
• Recall Number: Z-2663-2011
• Recall Event ID: 58442
• Product Classification: Infusor, pressure, for i.V. Bags - Product Code KZD
• Product: Infusable and Infusa Scan Single Patient Use Pressure Infusors; Vital Signs Inc.; ; A pressure infusor for an IV bag is a device consisting of an inflatable cuff which is placed around and IV bag. When the device is inflated, it increases the pressure on the IV bag to assist the infusion of the fluid.
• Code Information: IN800012; IN80048; IN80020; IN900012; IN900048; IN900020; IN950006; IN950012 Lot numbers: For the year 2009- Lot Number 2449 to Lot number 3659 F0r the year 2010 - Lot Number 0010 to Lot number 3250
• Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer: GE Healthcare, LLC; 3000 N Grandview Blvd; Waukesha WI 53188-1615
• For Additional Information Contact: Ms. Gwen Braeger; 262-548-2608
• Manufacturer Reason for Recall: Infusable and InfusaScan Pressure Infusors may leak and not apply desired pressure to their IV solution bag and subsequently the rate of infusion may be inadequate.
• FDA Determined Cause: Device Design
• Action: The firm, GE Healthcare, sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION" letter dated February 25, 2011 with an attached return response form to its customers via Fed Ex. The letter describes the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to do the following: 1) DO NOT use infusable or InfusaScan pressure infusors (listed lot numbers). 2) Isolate all affected product and contact Vital Signs Customer Service at +1-973-956-5300 to arrange for the return and replacement of the infusor. 3) If they have forwarded any of the affected product to any other healthcare institution, forward a copy of this letter to those institutions. 4)Return only unused product. In addition, the customers were instructed to ensure that all potential users in their facility were made aware of this safety notification and the recommended actions, and to complete and return the attached confirmation form via fax to +1-973-956-5440. Please contact your local GE Healthcare Service Representative if you have any questions or concerns regarding this notification. You may also contact GE Healthcare Call Center: United States or Canada: 800-437-1171 and Other countries: 262-896-2890.
• Quantity in Commerce: 954,888 units
• Distribution: Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) states including: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY; and countries of: Argentina, Australia, Chile, Colombia, Canada, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Finland, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong/Macao, India, Israel, Italy, Korea, Lebanon, Lativia, Mexico, Malaysia, Nicaragua, Netherlands, New Zealand, Paraguay, Philippines, Portugal Panama, Puerto Rico, Peru, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Turkey, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Venezuela, and Vietnam.
• Total Product Life Cycle: TPLC Device Report

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² Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall.
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