The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0925-2014·Announced 2014-02-12

CareFusion Recalls SmartSite Needleless Connectors Due to Connection Issues

CareFusion is recalling SmartSite Needleless Connectors because they may unintentionally disconnect, be difficult to disconnect, or fail to disconnect from a female luer.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II. The hazard involves a medical device that may fail to disconnect or leak during medication administration, which poses a risk of harm, but the source text does not report specific injuries or illnesses.

Plain-English summary

CareFusion 303, Inc. is recalling the SmartSite Needleless Connector, model number 2000E, due to connection issues. The affected connectors are sterile, individually packaged devices used to administer fluids and medications into a primary line without the use of a needle.

The recall is being issued because the affected lots may unintentionally disconnect from a female luer, may be difficult to disconnect from a female luer, or may fail to disconnect from a female luer once attached. Leakage may also be observed if the connector disconnects from the female luer during use.

Approximately 3,500,000 units were distributed worldwide, including 2,136,200 units in the United States (nationwide, including Puerto Rico) and 1,404,700 units in Australia, Canada, and New Zealand. The recall covers specific lot numbers listed in the official FDA notice. Healthcare facilities and consumers should stop using the affected connectors and contact CareFusion for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
SmartSite Needleless Connector, Model No. 2000E The SmartSite Needleless Connectors are sterile, individually packaged connectors. The connectors are used to administer fluid and medications. The needle free connector allows the user to add medication into the primary line wi

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 1 state specifically: