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Hospira Inc.: Hospira Primary Microbore Gemstar Split Set, Integral PAV, Yellow Striped Tubing, 110 Inch, Non-DEHP; a sterile Rx tubing set for epidural administration of fluids with the Gemstar Pump; Made in Costa Rica; Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA; List No. 13744-28 For epidural administration of fluids with the Gemstar Pump

Recall number
Z-2027-2011
Recalling firm
Hospira Inc.
Product
Hospira Primary Microbore Gemstar Split Set, Integral PAV, Yellow Striped Tubing, 110 Inch, Non-DEHP; a sterile Rx tubing set for epidural administration of fluids with the Gemstar Pump; Made in Costa Rica; Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA; List No. 13744-28 For epidural administration of fluids with the Gemstar Pump
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2011-03-28
Posted
2011-04-19
Terminated
2012-05-09
Reason
There is a potential for the air filter at the distal end of the set to become detached. This could result in the contamination of the sterile fluid path inside the tubing.
Root cause
Other
Action
The firm, Hospira, sent an "URGENT DEVICE RECALL" letter dated March 28, 2011 to their customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to check their inventory and immediately quarantine any affected product; complete and return the Reply Form via fax to 1-866-324-3734, even if you do not have the affected product; inform healthcare professionals in their organization of this recall; if they have distributed the product further, notify their accounts and have them fax the reply form to 1-866-324-3724; return the affected product to Stericycle using labels provided, and call Stericycle at 1-877-877-0481, if they have not received a return label. For medical inquiries, please call Hospira Medical Communications at 1-800-615-0187. Call Hospira Global Product Safety and Complaints at 1-800-441-4100 (8am-5pm CST, M-F) or by e-mail at (ProductComplaintsPP@hospira.com).
Quantity
61,150 sets
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) and countries including: Canada, Korea and Singapore.
Lot, serial or model codes
List No. 13744-28, lots 930345H, 931425H, 932785H
510(k) numbers
["K103224"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
KDC
Firm FEI
3013319212
Firm city
Lake Forest
Firm state
IL
Firm country
not on file

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