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Baxter Interlink System Non-DEHP I.V. Catheter Extension… recallZ-2837-2011 · Baxter Healthcare Corp. · initiated Jul 6, 2011

Terminated All recalls posted in July 2011

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Baxter Healthcare Corp. or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

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Why it was recalled

Some of the individual extension set packages were improperly sealed, compromising the sterility of the product.

FDA root cause category: Packaging

What the company is doing

The firm, Baxter, sent an "Urgent Product Recall" letter dated July 6, 2011 via first class mail to its customers. The letter describes the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to locate and remove all affected product from their facility; call Baxter Healthcare's Center for Service at 1-888-229-0001 between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm Central Time, Monday through Friday to return affected product and receive credit; complete and return the attached CUSTOMER REPLY FORM to Baxter via fax at 1-847-270-5457 or scan and email to [email protected] and if you are a dealer, wholesaler or distributor/reseller, notify your customers of this recall. If you have questions regarding the communication, call The Center for One Baxter at 1-800-422-9837 during the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm CST.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-2837-2011
Recall class
Not yet classified by the FDA
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Jul 6, 2011
Posted by the FDA
Jul 15, 2011
Recalling firm
Baxter Healthcare Corp.
Quantity
9,800 sets
Product code
FPA
FDA submissions
K925126
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) including: AL, LA, MO, SD, TX and WV; and country of: Canada.

Product description

Baxter Interlink System Non-DEHP I.V. Catheter Extension Set, 6.6(17 cm), Volume 0.8 mL, Injection Site, Male Luer Lock Adapter; an Rx sterile, single use nonpyrogenic fluid pathway; 200 sets per case; Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL 60015 USA; product code 2N3375 Intended use: For the administration of drugs and solutions to a patient's vascular system through a vascular access device.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

product code 2N3375, lot number UR09H05029, expiration date 8/25/2014.

Other devices under the same FDA submission

4 devices cleared under K925126 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

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