Vygon Corporation: Medical Device Recall in 2012 - (Recall #: Z-1798-2012)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2012.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

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

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: May 11, 2012

Date Posted: June 20, 2012

Recall Number: Z-1798-2012

Event ID: 61945

Reason for Recall:

Manufacturer issued a voluntary recall on multiple lots of VY(TM)Flush Heparin Lock Flush Syringes therefore Vygon has subsequently initiated a recall on Vygon branded Heparin Lock Flush Syringes and kits containing the syringes.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity:

Code Information:

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 Pattern:

Nationwide Distribution including AZ, CA, DE, FL, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NJ, NY, OH, PA, UT, VA, WA, WV, and WI.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated