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Recall of Device Recall NonDEHP Catheter Extension Set

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
    64696
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1269-2013
  • Event Initiated Date
    2013-03-28
  • Event Date Posted
    2013-05-07
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2017-07-31
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=116807
  • 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
    Customers have reported that when separating an individual package from its attached grouping, the adjacent package has opened, compromising its sterile barrier properties.
  • Action
    Baxter sent an "Urgent Product Notification" dated March 28, 2013 to all affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taked. Customers are advised to locate and remove all of the affected products from their inventory. If the products were further distributed, consigneees are requested to notify their customers of the recall. Products can be returned for credit by contacting Baxter. An acknowledgement form is required to be compelted by customers.

Device

Device Recall NonDEHP Catheter Extension Set
  • Model / Serial
    A) Product Code 2N3371: Lots R12H23076, R12H30097, R12I0707, R12I08059, R12I25046, R12I2607, R12J11052, R12J12068, R12J13058R12K17057, R12L10084, R13A12057
  • Product Classification
    General Hospital and Personal Use Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - USA Nationwide and the countries of Puerto Rico, Brazil, Canada and Columbia.
  • Product Description
    A) Product Code 2N3371: Non-DEHP Y-Type Catheter Extension Set, 5.7", Vol. 0.8 mL, 2 Injection Sites, Male Luer Lock Adapter, Single use only || Product Usage: || This device is indicated for use in blood sampling and the administration of solutions. The InterLink Injection Site feature is intended to eliminate accidental needle sticks when used in conjunction with an InterLink Cannula as part of an I.V. needless access system.
  • 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