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0.2 Micron Filter, 50 mm recallZ-0007-2017 · Baxter Corporation Englewood · initiated Aug 24, 2016

Class I Terminated All recalls posted in October 2016

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 Corporation Englewood 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

Baxter Healthcare Corporation is issuing a voluntary product recall for all unexpired lots of the 50mm 0.2 Micron Filter (Product Code: H93835) due to the potential for the filter membrane layer to be missing and for particulate matter to be present.

FDA root cause category: Nonconforming Material/Component

What the company is doing

The firm, Baxter, sent an "URGENT PRODUCT RECALL" letter dated 8/24/2016 to its Consignees/customers. The letter describes the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to do the following: 1) locate and remove all affected product; 2) contact Baxter Health Care Center for Service to arrange for return of product at 888-229-0001 between the hours of 7am-6pm Central Time, Monday-Friday; 3) Complete and return the Customer Reply form to Baxter via fax to 224-270-5457 or scan and email to [email protected], and 4) if you distributed this product to others facilities or department within your institutions forward copy of the communication. For general questions, contact Baxter Product Surveillance at 800-437-5176 between the hours of 8am-5pm Central Time, Monday through Friday.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0007-2017
Recall class
Class I (most serious)
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Aug 24, 2016
Posted by the FDA
Oct 6, 2016
Recalling firm
Baxter Corporation Englewood
Quantity
202,647
Product code
LHI
FDA submissions
K900585
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US (Nationwide) and countries of: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and United Kingdom.

Product description

0.2 Micron Filter, 50 mm Product Usage: The 0.2 Micron Filter is a bacteria and particulate filter for aqueous solutions. It attaches to a standard Baxter Pharmacy Pump Tube Set.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

All unexpired lots-Product Code: H93835

Other devices under the same FDA submission

8 devices cleared under K900585 — 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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