Vygon Recalls Heparin Lock Flush Syringes Due to Voluntary Manufacturer Action
Vygon Corporation is voluntarily recalling multiple lots of VY Flush Heparin Lock Flush Syringes and related kits. The syringes are used to maintain the patency of indwelling catheter lumens.
What this means for you
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The source text describes a voluntary recall initiated by the manufacturer without reporting any illnesses, injuries, or specific defects. Per the rubric, voluntary precautionary recalls without reported harm are classified as Moderate.
Plain-English summary
Vygon Corporation has initiated a voluntary recall of multiple lots of VY Flush Heparin Lock Flush Syringes. The recall also includes Vygon-branded Heparin Lock Flush Syringes and kits that contain these specific syringes. These prefilled syringes are prescription-only medical devices used to maintain the patency of indwelling catheter lumens.
The affected products are identified by Product Code VIH-2233. The recall covers specific lots including 87-133-9D, 93-088-9D, 97-066-9D, 00-015-9D, 03-012-9D, 03-113-9D, 03-116-9D, 08-067-9D, 08-071-9D, 95-027-9D, 95-029-9D, and 08-073-9D. The source text does not specify the exact nature of the defect or the specific reason for the voluntary recall beyond the manufacturer's initiation of the action.
The affected products were distributed nationwide, including in Arizona, California, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Healthcare facilities and consumers who have these specific lots should stop using the products and contact Vygon Corporation or their healthcare provider for instructions on replacement or return.
The recalled product
- Product
- Vygon VY(TM)Flush Heparin Lock Flush Syringes, 10 Units per mL, 3mL in a 10mL Flush Syringe, 30 syringes per box, Rx only Prefilled syringes are used to maintain the patency of indwelling catheter lumens
- Manufacturer
- Vygon Corporation
- Hazard
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 (12)
- Product Code VIH-2233 -- lots 87-133-9D
- 93-088-9D
- 97-066-9D
- 00-015-9D
- 03-012-9D
- 03-113-9D
- 03-116-9D
- 08-067-9D
- 08-071-9D
- 95-027-9D
- 95-029-9D
- and 08-073-9D.
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 12 recalled by Vygon Corporation 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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