The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2111-2018·Announced 2018-06-13

CareFusion Recalls Alaris Extension Sets Due to Incorrect Tubing

CareFusion 303, Inc. is recalling Alaris Extension Sets with microbore tubing because manufacturing errors resulted in incorrect priming volumes.

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 and involves a risk-of-harm product (medical device) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

CareFusion 303, Inc. is recalling 25,400 units of Alaris Extension Sets with microbore tubing, specifically Model 20022 and Model 30914. The recall is due to reports of incorrect priming volume caused by the use of incorrect tubing during manufacturing. These extension sets are used to administer fluids and medications from a syringe to a patient through a needle or catheter inserted into an artery or vein.

The affected products were distributed in the United States to the states of California, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Nebraska, New Jersey, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Washington. The specific lot numbers involved are 16087775 and 16127995 for Model 20022, and 16127518 and 17097167 for Model 30914.

Healthcare facilities and consumers should check their inventory for these specific model and lot numbers. If the products are found, they should be removed from use and returned to the manufacturer or disposed of according to local regulations. The FDA has classified this recall as Class II, indicating that use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
Alaris Extension Sets with microbore tubing Model 20022 and 30914 Is used to administer fluid and medications from a syringe to the patient through a needle or catheter inserted into the patient's artery or vein. These model codes are extension sets that can be used with IV a
Affected units
25,400

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 (1)

  • Model 20022 Lot Numbers 16087775

Distribution

Distributed in 10 states: