The Handi-Fil Disposable Syringe Fill Tube is a sterile plastic tube, approximately 10 inches in length, with a "J" shaped curve that 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.

A report was received from a Japanese distributor regarding a complaint from a hospital customer stating that ten packages of Handi Fil were not sealed.

Covidien send an Urgent Device Recall letter dated February 1, 2010, to all affected customer. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to check their inventory for affected product and discontinue use of the product immediately. Customers were asked to complete the attached business form and report the quantity of affected product currently in their stock. Once the form is completed customers should fax the form to 314-654-8206. Once the business notification form is received, an RGA number will be sent to the customer for return of the product. Customers will receive credit for all returned product. For questions regarding this recall call the Product Monitoring Department at 800-778-7898. For questions about credit for the product, please call Customer Service at 888-774-1414, menu option 1, then menu option 2. For questions regarding this recall call 513-948-5719.