FDA recall Z-2671-2020

Product

SafeStep Huber Needle Set; Catalog Numbers LH-0029 (UDI 00801741066160), LH-0030 (UDI 00801741066184), LH-0031 (UDI 00801741066207), LH-0032 (UDI 00801741066221), LH-0033 (UDI 00801741066245), LH-0034 (UDI 00801741066269), LH-0035 (UDI 00801741066283), LH-0036 (UDI 00801741066306), LH-0037 (UDI 00801741066320), LH-0038 (UDI 00801741066344), LH-0039 (UDI 00801741066368), LH-0040 (UDI 00801741066382)

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-2671-2020