Reported Aug 1, 2012 · Terminated

The Handi-Fil Disposable Syringe Fill Tube is a sterile plastic tube, approximately 10 inches in length, with a "J"…

Mallinckrodt Inc.

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

What you should do

Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.

Firm contact: Mallinckrodt Inc · 2111 E Galbraith Rd · Cincinnati, OH · 45237-1624

Is this the product you have?

  • The Handi-Fil Disposable Syringe Fill Tube is a sterile plastic tube, approximately 10 inches in length, with a "J" shaped curve that projects upward approximately two inches. The Handi-Fil Disposable Syringe Fill Tube is used to transfer radiographic contrast media from a sterile vial to an injection syringe.
Lot codes and dates
  • Lot #7159027 / Catalog #302050
Amount recalled
75 cases (100 units per case)

Where it was sold

Why it was recalled

A report was received from a Japanese distributor regarding a complaint from a hospital customer stating that ten packages of Handi Fil were not sealed.

This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

Read the FDA (openFDA device enforcement) notice

Notice updated Aug 3, 2012 · Data as of Sep 19, 6:14 PM UTC

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