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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

BD Alaris PCEA Administration Set, Microbore Tubing with Yellow Identification Stripe ASV, Catalog Number 30893-07 - Product Usage: Microbore Tubing with Yellow Identification Stripe Anti-siphon Valve Use Aseptic Technique 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 accord

Reported: May 20, 2020 Initiated: April 9, 2020 #Z-1967-2020

Product Description

BD Alaris PCEA Administration Set, Microbore Tubing with Yellow Identification Stripe ASV, Catalog Number 30893-07 - Product Usage: Microbore Tubing with Yellow Identification Stripe Anti-siphon Valve Use Aseptic Technique 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 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 and the yellow striped tubing. This leak may be observed while priming or during use. The most likely health consequence associated with a leak in an administration set would be inadequate pain control for the patient due to an under-infusion of medication.

Details

Recalling Firm
BD SWITZERLAND SARL
Units Affected
110,350
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide Distribution and the countries of Canada, Belgium.
Location
Eysins, N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
BD Alaris PCEA Administration Set, Microbore Tubing with Yellow Identification Stripe ASV, Catalog Number 30893-07 - Product Usage: Microbore Tubing with Yellow Identification Stripe Anti-siphon Valve Use Aseptic Technique 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 facility protocol or in accordance with currently recognized guidelines for IV therapy. Antisiphon sets cannot be primed by gravity.. Recalled by BD SWITZERLAND SARL. Units affected: 110,350.
Why was this product recalled?
The products have the potential to leak between the connection of the male luer and the yellow striped tubing. This leak may be observed while priming or during use. The most likely health consequence associated with a leak in an administration set would be inadequate pain control for the patient due to an under-infusion of medication.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on May 20, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1967-2020.