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FDA Devices Critical Class I Ongoing

Monoject 0.9% Sodium Chloride Flush Syringe, 3 mL Fill, STERILE, Product Code 8881570123 The proposed device is indicated for use in flushing compatible intravenous tubing systems and indwelling intravascular access devices.

Reported: September 1, 2021 Initiated: August 4, 2021 #Z-2285-2021

Product Description

Monoject 0.9% Sodium Chloride Flush Syringe, 3 mL Fill, STERILE, Product Code 8881570123 The proposed device is indicated for use in flushing compatible intravenous tubing systems and indwelling intravascular access devices.

Reason for Recall

Potential for the plunger to draw back after the air has been expelled and reintroduce air back into the syringe.

Details

Recalling Firm
Cardinal Health
Units Affected
267,217,860 eaches in total
Distribution
US Nationwide Distribution:  AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, 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, PI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV and WY.
Location
Mansfield, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Monoject 0.9% Sodium Chloride Flush Syringe, 3 mL Fill, STERILE, Product Code 8881570123 The proposed device is indicated for use in flushing compatible intravenous tubing systems and indwelling intravascular access devices.. Recalled by Cardinal Health. Units affected: 267,217,860 eaches in total.
Why was this product recalled?
Potential for the plunger to draw back after the air has been expelled and reintroduce air back into the syringe.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on September 1, 2021. Severity: Critical. Recall number: Z-2285-2021.