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A) Product Code 2N8371: Non-DEHP Y-Type Catheter Extension… recallZ-1271-2013 · Baxter Healthcare Corp. · initiated Mar 28, 2013

Class II Terminated All recalls posted in May 2013

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.

Where to find your model and lot numbers · What recall classes and statuses mean

Why it was recalled

Customers have reported that when separating an individual package from its attached grouping, the adjacent package has opened, compromising its sterile barrier properties.

FDA root cause category: Packaging process control

What the company is doing

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.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-1271-2013
Recall class
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Mar 28, 2013
Posted by the FDA
May 7, 2013
Recalling firm
Baxter Healthcare Corp.
Quantity
A) Product Code 2N8371: 513,000 units
Product code
FPA
FDA submissions
K112893
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA Nationwide and the countries of Puerto Rico, Brazil, Canada and Columbia.

Product description

A) Product Code 2N8371: Non-DEHP Y-Type Catheter Extension Set Kit, 6.0", Vol. 1.0 mL, 2 Luer Activated Valves, Male Luer Lock Adapter, Single use only Product Usage: The IV extension tubing kits are intended to provide users with a ready to use set up for the administration and withdrawal of fluids avoiding the need to acquire/assemble components from various manufacturers. The IV extension tubing sets are indicated for use with a vascular access device for administration and withdrawal of fluids.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

A) Product Code 2N8371: Lots R12E03108, R12H27085, R12H28075, R12H29057, R12H30139, R12103092, R12104058, R12105022, R12106061, R12110113, R12119056, R12120112, R12121151, R12122050, R12124106, R12124130, R12J25045, R12K03057, R12K19046, R12K21034, R12K21083, R12L05118, R12L08054, R12L18111, R12Ll9101, R13A08063, R13A08147, Rl3A09137, R13A10101, R13A14129, R13A15050

Other devices under the same FDA submission

21 devices cleared under K112893 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

Other products in the same recall event

The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 64696).

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