Events

Recall of Baxter Interlink System MicroInfusion Manifold

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Baxter Healthcare Corp..

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    56892
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0502-2011
  • Event Initiated Date
    2010-10-21
  • Event Date Posted
    2010-12-01
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2011-10-16
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=94872
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Intravascular Administration Set - Product Code FPA
  • Reason
    If the manifolds are connected in series, there may be a risk of the manifolds loosening or disconnecting at the luer connection between them.
  • Action
    Baxter sent an "Urgent Device Correction" letter dated October 20, 2010, via first class mail to the direct accounts, to the attention of the Director of Nursing and the Director of Materials Management, informing them that there may be a risk of the manifolds loosening or disconnecting at the luer connection between them. The loosening or disconnection can result in an interruption of therapy, potentially resulting in patient injury and death. The accounts were requested to place the notification where the inventory of affected product is dispensed, so that users are made aware of the procedures to follow: "If these devices are connected in series, and the luer connector is tightened, do not twist the manifolds. This may lead to loosening or disconnection, which may cause a leak. Additionally, Baxter recommends checking all connections before starting and during infusion therapy." The accounts were requested to complete the attached customer reply form confirming their receipt of the letter and fax it to Baxter at the number provided on the form. Dealers, wholesalers and distributors were requested to notify their customers of this action so they can comply with the procedures listed above. Any questions regarding the communication were directed to The Center for One Baxter at 1-800-422-9837 during the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm CST.

Device

Baxter Interlink System MicroInfusion Manifold
  • Model / Serial
    product code 2N3410 and A2N3410 , all lots
  • Product Classification
    General Hospital and Personal Use Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution -- United States and Japan.
  • Product Description
    Baxter Interlink System, Micro-Infusion Manifold; and Interlink Manifold. An Rx sterile device with 3 injection sites, volume per injection site 0.1 mL, priming volume 0.8 mL, length 8.7 cm. Product code 2N3410 and A2N3410 - Japan || Baxter Healthcare corporation, Deerfield, IL 60015 USA; || Intended for use with a vascular access device for blood sampling and the administration of multiple drugs and solutions.
  • Manufacturer
    Baxter Healthcare Corp.

Manufacturer

Baxter Healthcare Corp.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Baxter Healthcare Corp., Rt. 120 & Wilson Rd, Round Lake IL 60073
  • Source
    USFDA