Handi-Fil Disposable Syringe Fill Tube P/N 302050, Plastic & Tyvec pouch, Mallinckrodt, Inc., Libel-Flarsheim, Cincinnati, OH Made in Mexico. The Handi-Fil Disposable Syringe Fill Tube is a sterile plastic tube, approximately 10 inches in length, with a "J" shaped curve the projects upward approximately two inches. The Handi-Fil Disposable Syringe Fill Tube is used to transfer radiographic contrast media from a sterile vial to an injection syringe.
FDA Recall Z-0815-2012 · Posted 2012-01-19
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Recalling FirmMallinckrodt Inc
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeDXT
Date Initiated2011-12-20
Date Terminated2013-02-19
Product Quantity63,900 units
Reason for Recall
The firm received complaints from their customers stating that they found open seals on two of their sterilized products.
Firm Action
Mallinckrodt Inc. sent an "URGENT DEVICE RECALL" letter dated December 20, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter identifies the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. The letter instructs customers to discontinue use of the affected product and to complete and return an attached Business Response form via fax to (314) 654-8206 or e-mail to [email protected]. Contact the Product Monitoring Department at 800-778-7898 for questions regarding this notice.
Root Cause
Packaging
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution--USA (nationwide) including the states of AZ, CA, GA, IA, IL, KS, KY, LA, MA, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, WA, WI and WV and countries of Australia, Belgium, Canada, Japan and Singapore.
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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