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Hospira Inc.: 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.

Recall number
Z-2075-2012
Recalling firm
Hospira Inc.
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.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2012-07-13
Posted
2012-07-25
Terminated
2016-11-28
Reason
The float valve in the burette sticks to the burette wall and does not open or close properly.
Root cause
Employee error
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
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.
Lot, serial or model codes
list 12722-65, lot number 96-098-5H
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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2026-09-28
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