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FDA Devices recall · Reported November 14, 2018

PCEA ASV Yellow Microbore, Catalog Numbers 30893, 30893-07 Product Usage: PCEA Administration Set. Microbore tubing with Yellow Identification Stripe. Anti-siphon valve. Set cannot be used for gravity infusion 1. Connect PCA syringe to female luer on administration set. 2. Push on syringe plunger to prime set. 3. Refer to PCA module directions for Use for complete loading and operating instructions. Notes: The set should be changed according to the facility protocol or in accordance with

The products have the potential to leak between the connection of the male luer lock and the yellow striped tubing.

Recall #
Z-0386-2019
Affected scope
566,737 total
Initiated
September 26, 2018
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Becton Dickinson & Company recalled PCEA ASV Yellow Microbore, Catalog Numbers 30893, 30893-07 Product Usage: PCEA Admini… - a moderate-severity action.

PCEA ASV Yellow Microbore, Catalog Numbers 30893, 30893-07 Product Usage: PCEA Admini… was recalled by Becton Dickinson & Company in November 14, 2018. Reason: The products have the potential to leak between the connection of the male luer lock and the yellow striped t…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0386-2019 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Becton Dickinson & Company issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-The products have the potential to leak between the connection of the male luer lock and the yellow striped t….

Moderate
severity level
Class II
classification
November 14, 2018
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0386-2019 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0386-2019) was formally reported on November 14, 2018, with the manufacturer initiating the action on September 26, 2018. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Becton Dickinson & Company is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Franklin Lakes, NJ. Federal records list the affected scope as 566,737 total.

The documented reason for this recall is: The products have the potential to leak between the connection of the male luer lock and the yellow striped tubing. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MO, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, and Guam. …. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

566,737 total

Related Recalls

6

0 from same agency

Product description

PCEA ASV Yellow Microbore, Catalog Numbers 30893, 30893-07 Product Usage: PCEA Administration Set. Microbore tubing with Yellow Identification Stripe. Anti-siphon valve. Set cannot be used for gravity infusion 1. Connect PCA syringe to female luer on administration set. 2. Push on syringe plunger to prime set. 3. Refer to PCA module directions for Use for complete loading and operating instructions. Notes: The set should be changed according to the facility protocol or in accordance with currently recognized guidelines for IV therapy. Antisiphon sets cannot be primed by gravity.

Reason for recall

The products have the potential to leak between the connection of the male luer lock and the yellow striped tubing.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number Z-0386-2019
Date reported November 14, 2018
Date initiated September 26, 2018
Recalling firm Becton Dickinson & Company
Firm location Franklin Lakes, NJ
Affected scope 566,737 total
Distribution Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MO, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, and Guam. The products were di…

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

What to do with this recall

Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official FDA Devices record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
PCEA ASV Yellow Microbore, Catalog Numbers 30893, 30893-07 Product Usage: PCEA Administration Set. Microbore tubing with Yellow Identification Stripe. Anti-siphon valve. Set cannot be used for gravity infusion 1. Connect PCA syringe to female luer on administration set. 2. Push on syringe plunger to prime set. 3. Refer to PCA module directions for Use for complete loading and operating instructions. Notes: The set should be changed according to the facility protocol or in accordance with currently recognized guidelines for IV therapy. Antisiphon sets cannot be primed by gravity.. Recalled by Becton Dickinson & Company. Units affected: 566,737 total.
Why was this product recalled?
The products have the potential to leak between the connection of the male luer lock and the yellow striped tubing.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 14, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0386-2019.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MO, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, and Guam. The products were distributed to the following foreign countries: Canada, United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-0386-2019) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Devices, reported November 14, 2018. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.