FDA Recall Terminated

Baxter Interlink System Vented Continu-Flo Solution Set, 100" (2.5 m), Vol. 2.9 mL, 3 Injection Sites, Male Luer Lock Adapter with Retractable Collar; an Rx sterile, nonpyrogenic fluid pathway for the administration of sterile I.V. fluids to the patient; Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL 60015 USA; product code 1C8533 Intended use: for the administration of sterile I.V. fluids to the patient

Recall: Z-0472-2012 · Initiated December 6, 2011

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0472-2012
Event Number
60608
Firm
Baxter Healthcare Corp. Rt.
FEI Number
1416980
Product Code
FPA
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Employee error
Initiated
December 6, 2011
Posted
January 11, 2012
Terminated
November 1, 2012
Address
120 & Wilson Rd, Round Lake, IL, 60073

Description

Baxter Interlink System Vented Continu-Flo Solution Set, 100" (2.5 m), Vol. 2.9 mL, 3 Injection Sites, Male Luer Lock Adapter with Retractable Collar; an Rx sterile, nonpyrogenic fluid pathway for the administration of sterile I.V. fluids to the patient; Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL 60015 USA; product code 1C8533 Intended use: for the administration of sterile I.V. fluids to the patient

Reason

During production of the IV sets, solvent was inadvertently applied to the locking collar of the male luer connector, which may have damaged the component, preventing proper engagement of the locking collar to secure a connection.

Action

The firm, Baxter, sent an "Urgent Product Recall" letter dated December 6, 2011, via first class mail to its customers. The letter described the product, problem, and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to inspect all locations where their facility's inventory is located for products with the affected lot numbers; return the affected product; request a credit or replacement by calling Baxter Healthcare Center for Service at 1-888-229-0001 between 7:00am to 6:00pm Central time, Monday through Friday; complete and return the attached Customer Reply Form via fax to: 1-847-270-5457, or scan and email to [email protected]; and if they are a dealer, wholesaler, or distributor/reseller that distributed any affected product to other facilities, please notify their customers of this recall. If you have any questions regarding the communication, please call The Center for One Baxter at 1-800-422-9837 during the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm CST.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) including states of: Alaska, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin and West Virginia; and country of: New Zealand.

Quantity

720 units