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Terminated

LifeShield Primary Plumset, CLAVE port, CLAVE Y-Site, 104 inch, 15 drops/mL, 48 sets per case; a sterile Rx device; Hospira Inc, Lake Forest, IL USA. Made in Costa Rica; product 120300412, list number 12030-12. Product Usage: For administration of I.V. fluids.

FDA Recall Z-1491-2012 · Posted 2012-05-04

Recalling FirmHospira Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeFRN
Date Initiated2012-04-25
Date Terminated2016-12-15
Product Quantity145,875 sets

Reason for Recall

The Lifeshield Primary Plumsets may cause a cassette test failure alarm when the set is loaded onto the infusion pump. A set which results in a cassette test failure alarm may result in delay in therapy, requiring medical intervention.

Firm Action

Hospira, sent an "URGENT DEVICE RECALL" letter dated April 25, 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 to return for credit. A Reply Form was enclosed for customers to complete and return via fax to 1-888-386-2073 or e-mail to: [email protected]. Contact Hospira Customer Care at 1-877-946-7747 for information regarding product availability.

Root Cause

Process control

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) including the states of: Alabama, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and the country of Australia.

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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