FDA Recall Terminated

Baxter HomeChoice Automated PD Set with Lineo Connector, 4-prong, product codes R5C4479Q (English) and N5C4479Q (dual English/French label); Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL 60015 USA; 30 units per case

Recall: Z-0340-04 · Initiated December 5, 2003

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0340-04
Event Number
27896
Firm
Baxter Healthcare Corp. Rt
FEI Number
1416980
Product Code
KGZ
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
December 5, 2003
Posted
July 20, 2004
Terminated
July 30, 2004
Address
120 & Wilson Rd, Round Lake, IL, 60073

Description

Baxter HomeChoice Automated PD Set with Lineo Connector, 4-prong, product codes R5C4479Q (English) and N5C4479Q (dual English/French label); Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL 60015 USA; 30 units per case

Reason

Reports of loosening of the connections and disconnection of the device.

Action

Baxter sent recall letters dated 12/5/03 to the accounts in the United Kingdom and recall letters dated 12/8/03 to the accounts in Canada, informing them of the reports of loosening of the connections and disconnection of the device, and requesting that they discontinue use of product codes involved and revert the enrolled patients back to their traditional connection system.

Distribution

Canada and the United Kingdom

Quantity

10,030 units