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Baxter Clearlink System Buretrol Solution Set, 115" (2.9 m) with 150 mL Clearlink Burette (Ball-Valve Drip Chamber) (Non

FDA device recall Z-0015-2013 · posted 2012-10-09 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Baxter Healthcare Corp.
Reason for recall
Baxter has determined that the ball-valve feature of the Buretrol Solution Sets may not function as expected, allowing air to flow past the valve and into the tubing at the completion of dose within the burette.
Action taken
Baxter Healthcare Corp. sent an Urgent Product Recall letter dated September 7, 2012, via first class mail to all affected customers, informing them of the problem with the ball-valve, and instructing them to discontinue use of the affected product and to contact Baxter for instructions to return the affected product.. The customers were also requested to complete the attached customer reply form, confirming their receipt of the letter, and fax it to Baxter at the number provided on the form. Any questions regarding the communication were directed to Medical Information Services at Baxter at 1-800-933-0303.
Root cause
Device Design
Status
Terminated
Product code
FPA
Quantity affected
488,504 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and Internationally to Canada, Costa Rica, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, and the United Kingdom.
Date initiated
2012-09-07
Date posted
2012-10-09
Date terminated
2017-12-29
Location
Round Lake, IL

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