Access Scientific recalls BD PosiFlush SF Saline Flush Syringes used in POWERWAND XL kits due to packaging holes compromising sterility. Affected units have specific lot numbers. Stop using immediately to prevent infection risks.
Saline Flush Syringe compromised sterility due to holes in the packaging.
Access Scientific is recalling BD PosiFlush SF Saline Flush Syringes used in POWERWAND XL 4Fr 8cm Quick Kits because holes in the packaging could compromise sterility. This means the syringes might not be sterile when used, increasing infection risk during medical procedures.
The syringes were shipped in packaging with holes that could allow contamination. This compromises sterility, meaning the syringes might not be sterile when used for medical procedures like blood sampling or fluid administration.
Healthcare professionals using the BD PosiFlush SF Saline Flush Syringes in POWERWAND XL kits are most at risk. Patients receiving procedures with these syringes could face infection if the syringes are not properly sterile.
Check for lot numbers: 257837, 259820, 261063, 261317, 262161, 263001, 263648, 264816, 265133, 267194, 267195, 267718, 269001, 269005, 269713, 270780, 270779. The syringes are used in POWERWAND XL 4Fr 8cm Quick Kits for medical procedures.
Discard the syringes if you have them to prevent potential infection risks.
The packaging had holes that could compromise sterility, meaning the syringes might not be sterile when used for medical procedures.
Lot numbers: 257837, 259820, 261063, 261317, 262161, 263001, 263648, 264816, 265133, 267194, 267195, 267718, 269001, 269005, 269713, 270780, 270779.
Check the lot numbers listed above. The syringes are used in POWERWAND XL 4Fr 8cm Quick Kits for medical procedures.
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Subject: Recall Z-1974-2020 — Access Scientific Access Scientific Hello, I own a Access Scientific that is covered by recall Z-1974-2020 from Access Scientific. 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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