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Recall of Device Recall Baxa EVA TPN bags

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

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
    52120
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1420-2012
  • Event Initiated Date
    2009-05-08
  • Event Date Posted
    2012-04-13
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2012-04-13
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=82144
  • 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, i.V. Fluid transfer - Product Code LHI
  • Reason
    Spike port flor eva tpn bags contains low levels of dehp which could leach out.
  • Action
    Baxa sent a Customer Notice letter dated May 8, 2009, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. Current Baxa product is mislabeled as non-DEHP but this does not present a risk to patients. Baxa is committed to providing products that are non-DEHP. We are working with our supplier to replace the spike port with a non-DEHP as soon as possible. In the meantime, product labeling will be updated to reflect this finding. For further questions please call (303) 690-4204.

Device

Device Recall Baxa EVA TPN bags
  • Model / Serial
    Model 137, Size 250 ml, Cat. No. H938 137 3 Model 138, Size 500 ml, Cat No. H938 138 3  Model 139, Size 1000 ml, Cat No. H938 139 3 Model 140, Size 2000 ml,Cat. No. H938 140 3 Model 141, Size 3000 ml, Cat. No. H938 141 3 Model 142, Size 4000 ml, Cat. No. H938 142 3 Model 143, Size 5000 ml, Cat. No. H938 143 3 Model 341, Size 500/3000 ml, Cat No. H938 341 3
  • Product Classification
    General Hospital and Personal Use Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution -- USA (nationwide)
  • Product Description
    Baxa EVA TPN bags for administering parenteral nutrition solutions. Sold under three brand names: Exacta Mix EVA Bags, Exacta Mix Dual-Chamber EVA Halobag, and Baxa Calibration Bags.
  • Manufacturer
    Baxa Corporation

Manufacturer

Baxa Corporation
  • Manufacturer Address
    Baxa Corporation, 14445 Grasslands Dr, Englewood CO 80112
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Baxter International
  • Source
    USFDA