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FDA Devices recall · Reported May 28, 2014

LATEX-FREE; 4-LEAD T-U-R IRRIGATION SET; Nonvented Set for Transurethral Resection Procedures; 85 inch (216 cm); For Flexible Irrigation Container Systems; List No. 15239-01; Single Use; Hospira Product Usage: For Transurethral Resection Procedures

The Tyvek cover may not be completely sealed to the rest of the package allowing openings at the edge of the sterile package for the following products: List No. 04693-01, Latex F…

Recall #
Z-1627-2014
Affected scope
29,380 sets
Initiated
March 25, 2014
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Hospira Inc. recalled LATEX-FREE; 4-LEAD T-U-R IRRIGATION SET; Nonvented Set for Transurethral Resection Proced… - a moderate-severity action.

LATEX-FREE; 4-LEAD T-U-R IRRIGATION SET; Nonvented Set for Transurethral Resection Proced… was recalled by Hospira Inc. in May 28, 2014. Reason: The Tyvek cover may not be completely sealed to the rest of the package allowing openings at the edge of the …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1627-2014 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Hospira Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-The Tyvek cover may not be completely sealed to the rest of the package allowing openings at the edge of the ….

Moderate
severity level
Class II
classification
May 28, 2014
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1627-2014 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) 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, 6 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.

Medical Devices recalls over time

Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record

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Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

LATEX-FREE; 4-LEAD T-U-R IRRIGATION SET; Nonvented Set for Transurethral Resection Procedures; 85 inch (216 cm); For Flexible Irrigation Container Systems; List No. 15239-01; Single Use; Hospira Product Usage: For Transurethral Resection Procedures

Reason for recall

The Tyvek cover may not be completely sealed to the rest of the package allowing openings at the edge of the sterile package for the following products: List No. 04693-01, Latex Free Extension Set; List No. 06543-01, Nonvented Y-Set for Transurethral Resection; List No. 06544-01 Cystoscopy / Irrigation Set; List No. 06599-01, Large Bore Y-Irrigation Set (Latex-Free); and, List No. 15239-01, 4-Lea

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-1627-2014
Date reported May 28, 2014
Date initiated March 25, 2014
Recalling firm Hospira Inc.
Firm location Lake Forest, IL
Affected scope 29,380 sets
Distribution Worldwide Distribution - US: Nationwide in the states of (AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, U…

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
LATEX-FREE; 4-LEAD T-U-R IRRIGATION SET; Nonvented Set for Transurethral Resection Procedures; 85 inch (216 cm); For Flexible Irrigation Container Systems; List No. 15239-01; Single Use; Hospira Product Usage: For Transurethral Resection Procedures. Recalled by Hospira Inc.. Units affected: 29,380 sets.
Why was this product recalled?
The Tyvek cover may not be completely sealed to the rest of the package allowing openings at the edge of the sterile package for the following products: List No. 04693-01, Latex Free Extension Set; List No. 06543-01, Nonvented Y-Set for Transurethral Resection; List No. 06544-01 Cystoscopy / Irrigation Set; List No. 06599-01, Large Bore Y-Irrigation Set (Latex-Free); and, List No. 15239-01, 4-Lea
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on May 28, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1627-2014.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Worldwide Distribution - US: Nationwide in the states of (AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, UT, WA, WI, WV, WY) including District of Columbia and Puerto Rico; *** the countries of Barbados, Canada, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Hong Kong, Kuwait, Libya, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates.
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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