The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1425-2018·Announced 2018-04-25

Carefusion Recalls Jamshidi Needles Due to Compromised Sterile Packaging

Carefusion 2200 Inc is recalling 14,200 Jamshidi (TJ) needles because the integrity of the sterile packaging is potentially compromised.

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 potentially compromised sterile packaging, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Carefusion 2200 Inc is recalling 14,200 units of Jamshidi (TJ) Needles BM ASP MAC. The affected products are sterile needles in various gauges and lengths, including 13G x 3.5, 8G x 4, 11G x 3.5, 8G x 6, and 11G x 6.

The recall was initiated because the integrity of the sterile packaging is potentially compromised. This defect could affect the sterility of the needles, posing a risk to patient safety if the products are used.

The affected products were distributed nationwide in the United States and internationally to Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Japan, Kuwait, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam. Specific lot numbers are listed in the structured product information. Healthcare providers and consumers should stop using these products and contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
JAMSHIDI (TJ) NEEDLE BM ASP MAC [a.) 13G x 3.5, b.) 8G x 4, c.) 11G x 3.5, d.) 8G x 6, e.) 11G x 6]; STERILE;
Manufacturer
Carefusion 2200 Inc
Category
Medical Device — Surgical Instruments
Hazard
Affected units
14,200

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (20)

  • Product Code: a.) TJM3513 / LOT 0000836582
  • 0000838949
  • 0000843968
  • 0000849685
  • 0000852933
  • b.) TJM4008 / LOT 0000841349
  • 0000841348
  • 0000843961
  • 0000849132
  • 0000852123
  • 0000853877
  • c.) TJM4011 / LOT 0000836575
  • 0000838950
  • 0000840195
  • 0000843075
  • 0000843076
  • 0000846708
  • 0000852932
  • 0000853878
  • 0000854861

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 6 recalled by Carefusion 2200 Inc under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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