CAREFUSION recalls BD Burette Gravity Set 60 Drop 2 Smartsite Valves (REF: 42163E) due to potential flow issues and occlusions that may delay therapy. Affected units include specific lots.
Needle-free connector valves, either standalone or attached to extension sets, may have issues including difficulty to flush, flow issues, and partial or total occlusions, which could lead to therapy delay. Follow-up activates not required if product has already been used or was safely connected to the female luer of connecting device.
CAREFUSION is recalling BD Burette Gravity Set 60 Drop 2 Smartsite Valves with possible flow problems that could delay therapy. This affects users who rely on these valves for medical treatments.
The valves may have difficulty flushing or causing partial or total blockages, which could delay medical therapy. However, the product is safe if already connected to a device and follows proper use.
Users of medical devices that require these valves for therapy. Those with specific lot numbers (21015553) are most at risk.
Check for the product name 'BD Burette Gravity Set 60 Drop 2 Smartsite Valves' with reference number 42163E. Affected units include lot number 21015553.
Identify the product name and reference number to confirm if it matches the recalled items.
The valves may have flow issues causing partial or total occlusions, which could delay therapy.
No, the product is safe if already connected to a device and follows proper use.
Lot number 21015553 is affected.
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Subject: Recall Z-2458-2021 — CAREFUSION CAREFUSION Hello, I own a CAREFUSION that is covered by recall Z-2458-2021 from CAREFUSION. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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