VIA Medical Collection Bag; The collection bag is an accessory waste bag used in conjunction with the sterile LVM blood gas sensor with the LVM Monitor. The collection bag is packaged in a tyvek pouch which is included in either replacement kit (777-3103) or LVM sensor kit (777-3102).
FDA Recall Z-1531-2013 · Posted 2013-06-11
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Recalling FirmInternational Biomedical, Ltd.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeLZF
Date Initiated2013-05-24
Date Terminated2013-07-29
Product Quantity7,000
Reason for Recall
International Biomedical has received reports of interference between the collection bag and the extension set connectors. Evaluation of the affected components indicates that the collection bag connector can become occluded due to an over-tightening of the luer lock by the end user. To alleviate the occurrence of this issue in the fixture, the connector on the collection bag has been improved to
Firm Action
International Biomedical decided to recall and sent "Product Bulletin" notification letters to their consignees on 05/24/2013 or 05/30/2013. The letter described the product issue and provided customers with recommended actions. Questions were directed to (512) 873-0033.
Root Cause
Device Design
Distribution Pattern
Nationwide Distribution.
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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