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0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, Pre-Filled Flush… recallZ-2393-2012 · Amsino Medical USA · initiated Aug 15, 2012

Class III Terminated All recalls posted in September 2012

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 Amsino Medical USA 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.

Where to find your model and lot numbers · What recall classes and statuses mean

Why it was recalled

One lot of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Flush syringe, 3 mL in 12 mL may be mislabeled as 0.9% Sodium Chloride Flush syringe, 10 mL in 12 mL.

FDA root cause category: Employee error

What the company is doing

The firm, Amusa, notified their sole consignee of the mislabeled product via e-mail and telephone on August 15, 2012. An "URGENT-CLASS II MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated August 22, 2012 was sent to the customer. The letter identified the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customer. A Response Form was included for the customer to complete and return. Contact the firm at 615-521-2723 for questions regarding this recall.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-2393-2012
Recall class
Class III
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Aug 15, 2012
Posted by the FDA
Sep 15, 2012
Recalling firm
Amsino Medical USA
Quantity
196,400 units
Product code
NGT
FDA submissions
K111034
Distribution
Distributed to one customer in Illinois.

Product description

0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, Pre-Filled Flush Solution, 3 mL in 12 mL Single Use Syringe, Rx only, List no. 1078-33, made in Nashville, TN, manufactured for Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA. Flush syringe.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

KH03752

Other devices under the same FDA submission

2 devices cleared under K111034 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

Other products in the same recall event

The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 63105).

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