FDA Recall Terminated

Fenwal Y-Type Blood/Solution Set with Large Standard Blood Filter, 15 drops/mL, 89'', 170 to 260 Micron Filter, Large Bore Tubing, Male Luer Lock Adapter, catalog 4C7776A; Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL 60015 USA

Recall: Z-1163-03 · Initiated July 16, 2003

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1163-03
Event Number
26772
Firm
Baxter Healthcare Corp. Rt
FEI Number
1416980
Product Code
BRZ
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
July 16, 2003
Posted
August 21, 2003
Terminated
June 29, 2004
Address
120 & Wilson Rd, Round Lake, IL, 60073

Description

Fenwal Y-Type Blood/Solution Set with Large Standard Blood Filter, 15 drops/mL, 89'', 170 to 260 Micron Filter, Large Bore Tubing, Male Luer Lock Adapter, catalog 4C7776A; Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL 60015 USA

Reason

There are possible pinholes or perforations in the set tubing, caused by damage that occurred during the packaging process.

Action

Recalled by letter dated 7/16/03. The accounts were informed of the potential for leaks in the set tubing, and asked to inspect their inventory for the affected product codes and lots, segregate any affected products found and discard them according to local procedures. The customers will receive credit for the discarded affected product.

Distribution

Nationwide, Mexico, Canada, Columbia, Australia, New Zealand and Taiwan

Quantity

21,024 units