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Hospira Inc.: Hospira Blood Set, with 200 Micron Filter, 80 Inch, Non-DEHP; an Rx sterile medical device used to administer blood products; 48 individually wrapped sets per case; Made in Costa Rica, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA; list 14203-28. Intended use: for the administration of blood products.

Recall number
Z-0817-2012
Recalling firm
Hospira Inc.
Product
Hospira Blood Set, with 200 Micron Filter, 80 Inch, Non-DEHP; an Rx sterile medical device used to administer blood products; 48 individually wrapped sets per case; Made in Costa Rica, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA; list 14203-28. Intended use: for the administration of blood products.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2012-01-12
Posted
2012-01-19
Terminated
2016-08-29
Reason
Silicone applied to the piercing pin of the blood set is reducing retention force of the piercing pin while in use. This could cause the piercing pin to slip out of the administration container.
Root cause
Component design/selection
Action
The firm, Hospira, sent an "URGENT DEVICE RECALL" letter dated January 12, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identifies the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. The letter instructs customers to check their inventory and immediately quarantine any affected product. Additionally, a Reply Form was attached for customers to complete and return via fax to 1-866-912-8410 or e-mail to: hospira2573@stericycle.com. Please contact Hospira Customer Care at 1-877-946-7747 for questions regarding this recall.
Quantity
960 units
Distribution
Distributed in the states of North Carolina and Washington.
Lot, serial or model codes
list 14203-28, lot 96-146-5H
510(k) numbers
["K101677"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
FPA
Firm FEI
3013319212
Firm city
Lake Forest
Firm state
IL
Firm country
not on file

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Published
2026-09-28
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