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Health product recall

Hospira Plumset IV Administration Sets (2013-09-10)

Starting date:
September 10, 2013
Posting date:
November 7, 2013
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-36627

Recalled Products

Hospira Plumset IV Administration Sets 

Reason

Hospira is issuing this urgent device field notification due to increased complaints of leakage at the clave secondary port. Customers have reported a breaking of the bond between the clave and the secondary port of Hospira's Plumset IV administration sets, which has resulted in leakage of IV fluids and / or medications.

Affected products

Hospira Plumset IV Administration Sets

Lot or serial number

All lots 

Model or catalog number
  • 14952-XX
Companies
Manufacturer
Hospira Inc.
275 North Field Drive
Lake Forest
60045
Illinois
UNITED STATES