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Baxter Interlink System Non-DEHP I.V. Catheter Extension Set, 6.6(17 cm), Volume 0.8 mL, Injection Site, Male Luer Lock

FDA device recall Z-2837-2011 · posted 2011-07-15 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Baxter Healthcare Corp.
Reason for recall
Some of the individual extension set packages were improperly sealed, compromising the sterility of the product.
Action taken
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 fca@baxter.com 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.
Root cause
Packaging
Status
Terminated
Product code
FPA
Quantity affected
9,800 sets
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) including: AL, LA, MO, SD, TX and WV; and country of: Canada.
Date initiated
2011-07-06
Date posted
2011-07-15
Date terminated
2012-04-18
Location
Round Lake, IL

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