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Terminated

TEVADAPTOR Closed Drug Reconstitution and Transfer System, a closed system used to prepare drugs, including cytotoxic drugs, for intravenous infusion or injection. Model number is MG412110. The device is a single use device.

FDA Recall Z-1244-2009 · Posted 2009-05-06

Recalling FirmMigada Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeLHI
Date Initiated2008-12-18
Date Terminated2009-07-27
Product Quantity900,000 units

Reason for Recall

Syringe adaptor is disintegrating when attached to the end of the syringe.

Firm Action

A Field Safety Notice, dated 12/8/2008, was sent to all TEVADAPTOR customers advising them not to use drugs containing N,N-Dimethylacetamide. Teva Medical is presently revising the instruction leaflet supplied with each TEVADAPTOR to include a warning against the use of drugs containing N,N-Dimethylacetamide. Teva Medical will introduce this revised leaflet to current production as soon as practicable. In the meantime, Teva Medical will advise all users of the potential problem by means of the Urgent Field Safety Notice. Customers are to ensure that the safety notice is passed to all those who need to be aware within their organizations. Questions should be directed to their local contacts at B Braun, USA.

Root Cause

Component design/selection

Distribution Pattern

Nationwide Distribution

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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