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Baxter CLEARLINK System Non-DEHP Three Lead Extension Set. 6.0" (15 cm), 1.0 mL, Luer Activated Valve, male Luer Lock Ad

FDA device recall Z-0099-2014 · posted 2013-10-29 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Baxter Healthcare Corp.
Reason for recall
The firm is issuing a voluntary recall due to the potential for pinholes in the packaging. Pinholes are a breach in the sterile barrier and could lead to potential contamination.
Action taken
Baxter sent an Urgent Product Recall letter dated September 9, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. Actions to be taken by Customer/User: 1. Locate and remove all affected product from your facility. If you distribute these products to other facilities or departments within your institution, please forward a copy of this communication to ensure that they locate and remove affected product from potential use. The product code and lot number can be found on the shipping carton label and individual product package. 2. Acknowledge your receipt of this recall notification by completing the attached Customer Reply Form (Attachment 1) and return it to Baxter by either faxing it to 224-270-5457 or scanning and emailing it to fca@baxter.com. Returning the Customer Reply Form promptly will prevent you from receiving repeat notifications. 3. The affected product should be returned for credit by contacting Baxter Healthcare Center for Service. The Center for Service can be reached at 888-229-0001 between the hours of 7:00 am and 6:00 pm Central Time. Please have your Baxter eight-digit ship-to account number ready when calling.Please have the product code and lot number(s) available.
Root cause
Under Investigation by firm
Status
Terminated
Product code
FPA
Quantity affected
3,200 units
Distribution
US Distribution including the states of OK, GA, CA, MN, TX and HI.
Date initiated
2013-09-04
Date posted
2013-10-29
Date terminated
2017-04-19
Location
Deerfield, IL

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