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 recall covers products distributed nationwide.
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 without reporting any illnesses, injuries, or specific defects, which aligns with the rubric for voluntary precautionary recalls or minor issues.
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 syringes. The manufacturer issued this recall voluntarily.
The affected products are prefilled syringes used to maintain the patency of indwelling catheter lumens. The specific product code is VIH-2235. The recall covers 17 specific lots, including 86-088-9D, 87-106-9D, 89-080-9D, 90-048-9D, 91-058-9D, 91-059-9D, 91-135-9D, 92-110-9D, 93-062-9D, 93-063-9D, 94-034-9D, 94-044-9D, 95-030-9D, 95-052-9D, 97-051-9D, 97-053-9D, and 97-083-9D.
These 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. The source text does not specify the exact reason for the recall or report any illnesses or injuries. Healthcare providers and consumers should check their inventory for these specific lot numbers and contact Vygon Corporation for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Vygon VY(TM)Flush Heparin Lock Flush Syringes, 10 Units per mL, 5mL 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
- Category
- Medical Device — Syringes
- 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 (18)
- Product Code VIH-2235 -- lots 86-088-9D
- 87-106-9D
- 89-080-9D
- 90-048-9D
- 91-058-9D
- 91-059-9D
- 91-135-9D
- 92-110-9D
- 93-062-9D
- 93-063-9D
- 94-034-9D
- 94-044-9D
- 95-030-9D
- 95-052-9D
- 97-051-9D
- 97-053-9D
- 97-071-9D
- and 97-083-9D.
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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