FDA Devices recall · Reported May 20, 2020
BD Alaris PCEA Administration Set, Microbore Tubing with Yellow Identification Stripe ASV, Catalog Number 30893-04 (OUS Only) - 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 cha
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 like…
Bd Switzerland Sarl recalled BD Alaris PCEA Administration Set, Microbore Tubing with Yellow Identification Stripe ASV… - a moderate-severity action.
BD Alaris PCEA Administration Set, Microbore Tubing with Yellow Identification Stripe ASV… was recalled by Bd Switzerland Sarl in May 20, 2020. Reason: The products have the potential to leak between the connection of the male luer and the yellow striped tubing…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1969-2020 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Bd Switzerland Sarl issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-The products have the potential to leak between the connection of the male luer and the yellow striped tubing….
- Moderate
- severity level
- 110K units
- affected scope
- Class II
- classification
- May 20, 2020
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1969-2020 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope (see the Recall Profile below) is large enough to require multi-state distribution tracking. 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
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.
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Product description
BD Alaris PCEA Administration Set, Microbore Tubing with Yellow Identification Stripe ASV, Catalog Number 30893-04 (OUS Only) - 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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1969-2020 |
| Date reported | May 20, 2020 |
| Date initiated | April 9, 2020 |
| Recalling firm | Bd Switzerland Sarl |
| Firm location | Eysins, N/A |
| Affected scope | 110,350 |
| Distribution | Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide Distribution and the countries of Canada, Belgium. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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