FDA recall Z-2668-2020

Product

SafeStep Huber Needle Set with GuardIVa Antimicrobial Hemostatic Dressing Port Access Kit; Catalog Numbers PA-0031G (UDI 00801741085666), PA-0031YNG (UDI 00801741085673), PA-0032G (UDI 00801741087639), PA-0033G (UDI 00801741096433)

Reason for recall

Potential development of cracks or breaks in the tubing near the Luer or Y site of the device. Devices that have developed breaks or cracks can cause leakage resulting in exposure to chemicals such a chemotherapeutics or biohazard material (e.g., blood). A crack or break could result in potential blood loss, catheter occlusion, air embolism, under or interrupted infusion, or site contamination which could lead to infection.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution

Key facts

Status

Terminated

Initiation date

2020-06-19

Report date

2020-07-29

Termination date

2022-07-29

Voluntary/Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Location

Franklin Lakes, NJ, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-2668-2020