BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Open, Classified

    Power Cords, marketed under the following models: a) CORD,METAL EARTH PIN, 2.5A,250V,2.5M,C7, 714682; b) PLFM CLASS II POWER CORD - AUSTRALIA, 716010; c) PLFM CLASS II POWER CORD - EUROPE, 716012; d) POWER CORD,AUSTRALIA,2.5A,250V,2.5M,C7, 008-0910-00; e) POWER CORD,EUROPEAN,2.5A,250V,2.5M,C7, 008-0912-00; f) LINE CORD (EURO), 4500-402; g) LINE CORD (UK), 4500-404; h) LINE CORD (AUS), 4500-406

    Recall: Z-1511-2024 · Initiated March 26, 2024

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-1511-2024
    Event Number
    94295
    Firm
    Baxter Healthcare Corporation
    FEI Number
    1417572
    Product Code
    DXN
    Status
    Open, Classified
    Root Cause
    Nonconforming Material/Component
    Initiated
    March 26, 2024
    Posted
    April 10, 2024
    Address
    1 Baxter Pkwy, Deerfield, IL, 60015-4625

    Description

    Power Cords, marketed under the following models: a) CORD,METAL EARTH PIN, 2.5A,250V,2.5M,C7, 714682; b) PLFM CLASS II POWER CORD - AUSTRALIA, 716010; c) PLFM CLASS II POWER CORD - EUROPE, 716012; d) POWER CORD,AUSTRALIA,2.5A,250V,2.5M,C7, 008-0910-00; e) POWER CORD,EUROPEAN,2.5A,250V,2.5M,C7, 008-0912-00; f) LINE CORD (EURO), 4500-402; g) LINE CORD (UK), 4500-404; h) LINE CORD (AUS), 4500-406

    Reason

    Baxter received reports of an issue related to the construction of the power cord not meeting the insulation rating per country-specific requirements and international electrical standards.

    Action

    Baxter issued an Urgent Medical Device Correction notice to its consignees on 03/26/2024 via USPS, first class mail. The notice explained the issue, hazard, and provided the following: Actions to be taken by customers: 1. Healthcare providers may continue to use the non-compliant power cords, but if any fraying or damage is observed, users should NOT make physical contact with the cord and discard the power cord immediately. 2. Healthcare providers should regularly inspect the power cords for fraying or other damage. 3. Once Baxter has replacement power cords, a follow-up notification will be sent with additional instructions on how to request replacement power cords. 4. Customers will be asked to acknowledge receipt of the Urgent Medical Device Correction notification by responding on our customer portal. 5. If the product has been distributed to other facilities or departments within the institution, customers will be asked to forward a copy of the Urgent Medical Device Correction notification to them. 6. If the customer is a dealer, wholesaler, distributor/reseller, or original equipment manufacturer (OEM) that distributed any affected product to other facilities, they will be asked to notify their customers of this Urgent Medical Device Correction according to their customary procedures and check the associated box on the customer portal.

    Distribution

    Global, US: NY, IL

    Quantity

    1338 cords