Events

Recall of CLEARLINK System NonDEHP Microbore Three Lead Catheter Extension Set with LAV

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
    66238
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0099-2014
  • Event Initiated Date
    2013-09-04
  • Event Date Posted
    2013-10-29
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2017-04-19
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=121814
  • 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
    Set, administration, intravascular - Product Code FPA
  • Reason
    The firm is issuing a voluntary recall due to the potential for pinholes in the packaging. pinholes are a breach in the sterile barrier and could lead to potential contamination.
  • Action
    Baxter sent an Urgent Product Recall letter dated September 9, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. Actions to be taken by Customer/User: 1. Locate and remove all affected product from your facility. If you distribute these products to other facilities or departments within your institution, please forward a copy of this communication to ensure that they locate and remove affected product from potential use. The product code and lot number can be found on the shipping carton label and individual product package. 2. Acknowledge your receipt of this recall notification by completing the attached Customer Reply Form (Attachment 1) and return it to Baxter by either faxing it to 224-270-5457 or scanning and emailing it to fca@baxter.com. Returning the Customer Reply Form promptly will prevent you from receiving repeat notifications. 3. The affected product should be returned for credit by contacting Baxter Healthcare Center for Service. The Center for Service can be reached at 888-229-0001 between the hours of 7:00 am and 6:00 pm Central Time. Please have your Baxter eight-digit ship-to account number ready when calling.Please have the product code and lot number(s) available.

Device

CLEARLINK System NonDEHP Microbore Three Lead Catheter Extension Set with LAV
  • Model / Serial
    UR13C11089, UR13D16060
  • Product Classification
    General Hospital and Personal Use Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    US Distribution including the states of OK, GA, CA, MN, TX and HI.
  • Product Description
    Baxter CLEARLINK System Non-DEHP Three Lead Extension Set. 6.0" (15 cm), 1.0 mL, Luer Activated Valve, male Luer Lock Adapter, Sterile, nonpyrogenic, Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield IL 60015. || For use with a vascular access device for the administration of drugs and solutions. The Clearlink Luer Activated Valve is an in-line injection site, which can be connected to standard male Luer adapters for continuous or intermittent fluid administration or the withdrawal of fluids.
  • Manufacturer
    Baxter Healthcare Corp.

Manufacturer

Baxter Healthcare Corp.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Baxter Healthcare Corp., 1 Baxter Pkwy, Deerfield IL 60015-4625
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Baxter International
  • Source
    USFDA