Becton Dickinson Medical Systems 16 G / 5F Dual Lumen L-Cath catheter only. Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
16 G / 5F Dual Lumen L-Cath catheter only.
Brand
Becton Dickinson Medical Systems
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
REF 384468. All lots manufactured since 1999 to 3/7/2005.
Products Sold
REF 384468. All lots manufactured since 1999 to 3/7/2005.
Becton Dickinson Medical Systems is recalling 16 G / 5F Dual Lumen L-Cath catheter only. due to Aspiration (blood return) could not be achieved on some L-Cath 16 gauge catheters.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Aspiration (blood return) could not be achieved on some L-Cath 16 gauge catheters.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consignees were notified via telephone and fax letter, beginning 04/25/2005.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
AL, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MD, MA, MI, MN, NJ, OH, OK, OR, PA, TN, TX, WA
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