Hospira Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2013 - (Recall #: Z-0457-2014)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2013.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Product is labeled in part: LIST NO. 43449; RECEPTAL CANISTER; DO NOT FILL 900 ABOVE THIS LINE; Product of China; Hospira, Inc.,; Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA. Used to isolate suction waste during surgeries, or to clear patient airways, throat or wounds to allow treatment.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: July 17, 2013

Date Posted: December 18, 2013

Recall Number: Z-0457-2014

Event ID: 66431

Reason for Recall:

Hospira has recieved reports that the vacuum needed to create suction with the 1L Receptal System cannot be achieved due to the canister and liner not properly seating.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 3,560 units distributed from June 2004 - December 2012

Code Information:

*** DOMESTIC PRODUCT *** List Numbers: 43449-04-11 and 43449-04-01; Lot Numbers: All; *** FOREIGN PRODUCT *** List Numbers: 0L21297W1, 0L2129701, 0L2139701, 43449001L, 434490101, 434490102, 434490181, 434490181, 434490182, 4344901DX, 434496101, 434496161, 4344961A1, 434499090; Lots: All

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including the states of AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NY, PA, SD, TX, UT, VA, and WA and countries of: Canada and EMEA.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated