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BD Q-Syte, Luer Access Split-Septum, 0.10 ml, REF 385100… recallZ-0750-2010 · Becton Dickinson Medical Systems · initiated Oct 19, 2009

Terminated All recalls posted in February 2010

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 Becton Dickinson Medical Systems 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

Manufacturing defect may allow air entry into a central venous catheter, possibly resulting in an air embolism.

FDA root cause category: Process control

What the company is doing

Consignees were notified by B-D Urgent Medical Device Recall letter on 10/28/2009 and asked to return all unused affected lots. For information, call the company at 800-453-4538, option 2, extension 2341. Another letter was sent to all affected customers on 02/08/2010 notifying them of the extension of the recall to include Nexiva products. A response card was included to be returned whether or not product was on hand. B-D issued a press release on Febriuary 8, 2010. It can be found on www.bd.com at http://www.bd.com/contentmanager/b_article.asp?Item_ID=24486&ContentType_ID=1&BusinessCode=20001&d=BD+Worldwide&s=&dTitle=&dc=&dcTitle=

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0750-2010
Recall class
Not yet classified by the FDA
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Oct 19, 2009
Posted by the FDA
Feb 2, 2010
Recalling firm
Becton Dickinson Medical Systems
Quantity
950,000 units
Product code
FPA
FDA submissions
K013621
Distribution
Nationwide distribution.

Product description

BD Q-Syte, Luer Access Split-Septum, 0.10 ml, REF 385100, Becton Dickinson Infusion Therapy Systems Inc.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Lot Numbers 8268863, 8269020, 8275798, 8308321, 8308323, 8309553, 8331937, 8331940, 8354558, 9007921, 9009643, 9009646, 9028838, 9035029, 99035032.

Other devices under the same FDA submission

5 devices cleared under K013621 — 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 53749).

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