Vygon Corporation: Medical Device Recall in 2012 - (Recall #: Z-1800-2012)

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, 100 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-1800-2012
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-3333 -- lots 91-036-9D, 92-079-9D, 97-040-9D, 99-130-9D, 01-005-9D, 01-062-9D, 01-063-9D, 03-082-9D, 07-046-9D, 08-060-9D, 95-070-9D, 96-006-9D, 94-010-9D, 97-040-9D, and 10-010-9D.

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