BD Posiflush Saline Flush Syringe 10 ml inlcuded in the following device kits: SafeStep Port Access Kit 22G x 0.75in , SafeStep Port Acc...
FDA Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1273-2015.
Some unit packages of BD PosiFlush SF Saline Flush Syringe 10 mL may exhibit open seals, which could impact product sterility. Bard includes these pouched syringes, attached to some configurations of PICC kits, Port Access kits (PAK), PowerGlide kits, Midline kits, and Convenience kits.
Corrective Action (per FDA)
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1273-2015.
Recall terminated by FDA.
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Consumer Contact (per FDA)
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1273-2015.
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Bard Access Systems Recall FAQ
Bard Access Systems is the subject of a surgical devices safety report: BD Posiflush Saline Flush Syringe 10 ml inlcuded in the following device kits: SafeStep Port Access Kit 22G x 0.75in , SafeStep Port Acc.... The notice was published on August 8, 2014 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 135,284 units are potentially affected.