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Angiomat Illumena Syringe, 150mL Linden Luer Syringe with… recallZ-2859-2011 · Mallinckrodt Inc · initiated May 20, 2011

Terminated All recalls posted in July 2011

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Mallinckrodt Inc or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

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Why it was recalled

Syringes packaged and labeled as the Illumena 150mL Linden Luer Syringe with Handi-Fil Straw, product 900103, contained the Illumena150mL Syringe with Handi-Fil Straw, product 900101.

FDA root cause category: Other

What the company is doing

COVIDIEN sent an Urgent Device Recall letter dated May 20, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to use the attached business response form and report the quantity of lot number 0253304 currently in their stock. If the customer did not have any of the affected lot they were to indicate by checking the appropriate box on the form. When completed, customers were asked to fax to (314) 654-8206 or email to [email protected]. All product from lot number 0253304 was to be returned to Covidien. Once the business notification form is received a Return Goods Authorization for the quantity of product reported will be sent to the customer. Customers would receive credit for all return product from affected lot. For any questions regarding this recall customers were asked to contact the Product Monitoring department at 800-778-7898. For questions about credit for the product, call Customer Service at 888-744-1414, menu option 1, and then menu option 2.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-2859-2011
Recall class
Not yet classified by the FDA
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
May 20, 2011
Posted by the FDA
Jul 21, 2011
Recalling firm
Mallinckrodt Inc
Quantity
11,000 units (200 cases/50 units per case)
Product code
IZQ
FDA submissions
K963071
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA including CA, FL, IL, IN, MI, MO, NY, OH, TN & TX. and the country of Australia.

Product description

Angiomat Illumena Syringe, 150mL Linden Luer Syringe with Handi-Fil Straw (p/n 900103), in a sealed molded plastic tray. The Liebel Flarsheim Illumena 150 mL Linden Luer Syringe with Handi-Fil Straw is designed for use with the Illumena Injector System. The Angiomat Illumena is designed to inject a radiopaque contrast medium into the vascular system for Angiographic or CT procedures as prescribed by qualified health care professionals.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Lot number - 0253304, Part No. 900103

Other devices under the same FDA submission

2 devices cleared under K963071 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

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