PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

SmartSite Needleless Connector, Model No. 2000E The SmartSite Needleless Connectors are sterile, individually packaged connectors. The connectors are used to administer fluid and medications. The needle free connector allows the user to add medication into the primary line without the use of a needle.

Reported: February 12, 2014 Initiated: January 22, 2014 #Z-0925-2014

Product Description

SmartSite Needleless Connector, Model No. 2000E The SmartSite Needleless Connectors are sterile, individually packaged connectors. The connectors are used to administer fluid and medications. The needle free connector allows the user to add medication into the primary line without the use of a needle.

Reason for Recall

CareFusion is recalling the SmartSite Needlefree Connector, model number 2000E, because of connection issues. The affected SmartSite connector lots may unintentionally disconnect from a female luer, may be difficult to disconnect from a female luer, or may fail to disconnect from a female luer once attached. Leakage may also be observed if the connector disconnects from the female luer during in

Details

Recalling Firm
CareFusion 303, Inc.
Units Affected
3,500,000 units (2,136,200 units in US; 1,404,700 units foreign)
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) including Puerto Rico; and internationally to: Australia, Canada and New Zealand.
Location
San Diego, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
SmartSite Needleless Connector, Model No. 2000E The SmartSite Needleless Connectors are sterile, individually packaged connectors. The connectors are used to administer fluid and medications. The needle free connector allows the user to add medication into the primary line without the use of a needle.. Recalled by CareFusion 303, Inc.. Units affected: 3,500,000 units (2,136,200 units in US; 1,404,700 units foreign).
Why was this product recalled?
CareFusion is recalling the SmartSite Needlefree Connector, model number 2000E, because of connection issues. The affected SmartSite connector lots may unintentionally disconnect from a female luer, may be difficult to disconnect from a female luer, or may fail to disconnect from a female luer once attached. Leakage may also be observed if the connector disconnects from the female luer during in
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on February 12, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0925-2014.