BD recalls microbore tubing with yellow stripe for potential leaks causing under-infusion of medication and inadequate pain control during use.
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.
BD is recalling microbore tubing with a yellow stripe that may leak between the connection points. This leak could lead to insufficient medication delivery and inadequate pain control for patients.
The tubing may leak between the male luer connection and the yellow-striped tubing during priming or use. This leak can cause medication under-infusion, resulting in inadequate pain control for patients.
Healthcare professionals using the BD Alaris PCEA Administration Set with microbore tubing and yellow identification stripe. Patients receiving pain medication via this system are at risk of under-infusion.
Check for the yellow identification stripe on the tubing. The product has catalog number 30893-04 and was sold only in the US (OUS). Lot numbers include 19016079, 19036183, 19045426, and 19115483.
Inspect the tubing for leaks between the male luer connection and the yellow-striped tubing during priming or use.
The products have the potential to leak between the connection of the male luer and the yellow striped tubing, which may cause inadequate pain control due to under-infusion of medication.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so check for leaks and contact your healthcare provider for guidance.
Look for the yellow identification stripe on the tubing, catalog number 30893-04, and lot numbers 19016079, 19036183, 19045426, or 19115483.
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Subject: Recall Z-1969-2020 — BD BD Hello, I own a BD that is covered by recall Z-1969-2020 from BD. 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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