PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

LifeShield; Sterile; Rx only; List No. 19666-28; SYMBIQ PUMP SET, CONVERTIBLE PIN, PIGGYBACK, 2 CLAVES PORTS AND OPTION LOK, NON-DEHP; NOMINAL LENGTH: 97 IN (249 CM); PRIMING VOLUME: 14 ML; For the administration of I.V. fluids; Made in Costa Rica; Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA The Hospira Symbiq Infusion System is a general infusion system which provides IV infusion across the general spectrum of clinical care. The Symbiq pumps are standard sized pumps which are typically facility

Reported: July 24, 2013 Initiated: June 18, 2013 #Z-1751-2013

Product Description

LifeShield; Sterile; Rx only; List No. 19666-28; SYMBIQ PUMP SET, CONVERTIBLE PIN, PIGGYBACK, 2 CLAVES PORTS AND OPTION LOK, NON-DEHP; NOMINAL LENGTH: 97 IN (249 CM); PRIMING VOLUME: 14 ML; For the administration of I.V. fluids; Made in Costa Rica; Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA The Hospira Symbiq Infusion System is a general infusion system which provides IV infusion across the general spectrum of clinical care. The Symbiq pumps are standard sized pumps which are typically facility-based infusion pumps which may be used to deliver continuous and/or intermittent infusions to a variety of patient populations.

Reason for Recall

Hospira has received reports of customers experiencing air-in-line alarms related to administration sets that have a drip chamber with a ball valve. Preliminary investigation findings found that there is a potential for the ball valve to not seal the drip chamber as intended, leading to air in the line of the administration set.

Details

Recalling Firm
Hospira Inc.
Units Affected
14,400 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) including the states of IA, IL, MN, SD and WA., and Costa Rica.
Location
Lake Forest, IL

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
LifeShield; Sterile; Rx only; List No. 19666-28; SYMBIQ PUMP SET, CONVERTIBLE PIN, PIGGYBACK, 2 CLAVES PORTS AND OPTION LOK, NON-DEHP; NOMINAL LENGTH: 97 IN (249 CM); PRIMING VOLUME: 14 ML; For the administration of I.V. fluids; Made in Costa Rica; Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA The Hospira Symbiq Infusion System is a general infusion system which provides IV infusion across the general spectrum of clinical care. The Symbiq pumps are standard sized pumps which are typically facility-based infusion pumps which may be used to deliver continuous and/or intermittent infusions to a variety of patient populations.. Recalled by Hospira Inc.. Units affected: 14,400 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Hospira has received reports of customers experiencing air-in-line alarms related to administration sets that have a drip chamber with a ball valve. Preliminary investigation findings found that there is a potential for the ball valve to not seal the drip chamber as intended, leading to air in the line of the administration set.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 24, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1751-2013.