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FDA Devices recall · Reported March 12, 2014

*** 1) List number 126970465 labeled in part: 12697-65 LifeShield LATEX-FREE HEMA; Y-TYPE BLOOD SET, Nonvented, 88 Inch with 210 Micron Filter Pump, Prepierced Injection Site and Secure Lock; Made in Costa Rica; Product Inquiries should be directed to Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA; *** 2) List Number 127200465 labeled in part: 12720-65 LifeShield LATEX-FREE HEMA; BLOOD SET, Nonvented, 81 Inch with 170 Micron Filter, Pump, Prepierced Injection Site and Secure Lock; Made in Costa Ri

Several lots of the LifeShield Latex-Free HEMA Y-Type Blood Set IV Administration Set were assembled incorrectly.

Recall #
Z-1126-2014
Affected scope
*** 1) List Number 126970465: 21,860 units; *** 2) List Number 127200465 : 20,256 units; *** 3) List Number 046419701 : 26,900 units
Initiated
October 25, 2013
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Hospira Inc. recalled *** 1) List number 126970465 labeled in part: 12697-65 LifeShield LATEX-FREE HEMA; Y-TYPE… - a moderate-severity action.

*** 1) List number 126970465 labeled in part: 12697-65 LifeShield LATEX-FREE HEMA; Y-TYPE… was recalled by Hospira Inc. in March 12, 2014. Reason: Several lots of the LifeShield Latex-Free HEMA Y-Type Blood Set IV Administration Set were assembled incorrec…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1126-2014 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Hospira Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Several lots of the LifeShield Latex-Free HEMA Y-Type Blood Set IV Administration Set were assembled incorrec….

Moderate
severity level
Class II
classification
March 12, 2014
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1126-2014 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1126-2014) was formally reported on March 12, 2014, with the manufacturer initiating the action on October 25, 2013. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Hospira Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Lake Forest, IL. Federal records list the affected scope as *** 1) List Number 126970465: 21,860 units; *** 2) List Number 127200465 : 20,256 units; *** 3) List Number 046419701 : 26,900 units.

The documented reason for this recall is: Several lots of the LifeShield Latex-Free HEMA Y-Type Blood Set IV Administration Set were assembled incorrectly. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) including states of: AL, AR, AZ, CA, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, VA, WI, WV and Puerto Rico; and countries of Canad…. 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, 3 from FDA Devices - 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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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

*** 1) List Number 126970465: 21,860 units; *** 2) List Number 127200465 : 20,256 units; *** 3) List Number 046419701 : 26,900 units

Related Recalls

6

3 from same agency

Product description

*** 1) List number 126970465 labeled in part: 12697-65 LifeShield LATEX-FREE HEMA; Y-TYPE BLOOD SET, Nonvented, 88 Inch with 210 Micron Filter Pump, Prepierced Injection Site and Secure Lock; Made in Costa Rica; Product Inquiries should be directed to Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA; *** 2) List Number 127200465 labeled in part: 12720-65 LifeShield LATEX-FREE HEMA; BLOOD SET, Nonvented, 81 Inch with 170 Micron Filter, Pump, Prepierced Injection Site and Secure Lock; Made in Costa Rica; Product Inquiries should be directed to Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA; *** 3) List Number 046419701 labeled in part: Hospira VENISYSTEMS Blood Bottle Pump Set with CAIR Clamp Hospira infusion blood sets are intended for the delivery of fluids, including but not limited to, blood and blood products, from a container to a patient's vascular system.

Reason for recall

Several lots of the LifeShield Latex-Free HEMA Y-Type Blood Set IV Administration Set were assembled incorrectly.

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-1126-2014
Date reported March 12, 2014
Date initiated October 25, 2013
Recalling firm Hospira Inc.
Firm location Lake Forest, IL
Affected scope *** 1) List Number 126970465: 21,860 units; *** 2) List Number 127200465 : 20,256 units; *** 3) List Number 046419701 : 26,900 units
Distribution Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) including states of: AL, AR, AZ, CA, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, VA, WI, WV and Puerto Rico; and countries of Canada, Espana, France, I…

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
*** 1) List number 126970465 labeled in part: 12697-65 LifeShield LATEX-FREE HEMA; Y-TYPE BLOOD SET, Nonvented, 88 Inch with 210 Micron Filter Pump, Prepierced Injection Site and Secure Lock; Made in Costa Rica; Product Inquiries should be directed to Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA; *** 2) List Number 127200465 labeled in part: 12720-65 LifeShield LATEX-FREE HEMA; BLOOD SET, Nonvented, 81 Inch with 170 Micron Filter, Pump, Prepierced Injection Site and Secure Lock; Made in Costa Rica; Product Inquiries should be directed to Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA; *** 3) List Number 046419701 labeled in part: Hospira VENISYSTEMS Blood Bottle Pump Set with CAIR Clamp Hospira infusion blood sets are intended for the delivery of fluids, including but not limited to, blood and blood products, from a container to a patient's vascular system.. Recalled by Hospira Inc.. Units affected: *** 1) List Number 126970465: 21,860 units; *** 2) List Number 127200465 : 20,256 units; *** 3) List Number 046419701 : 26,900 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Several lots of the LifeShield Latex-Free HEMA Y-Type Blood Set IV Administration Set were assembled incorrectly.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on March 12, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1126-2014.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) including states of: AL, AR, AZ, CA, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, VA, WI, WV and Puerto Rico; and countries of Canada, Espana, France, Ireland, and Slovenia..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-1126-2014) 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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