FDA Recall Terminated

Brand Name: Coiled Tube Infusors (Portable Elastomeric Infusion Systems). Baxter's Infusor SV Elastomeric Infusion Device Device Listing: D020871 Baxter's lnfusors SV Elastomeric Infusion Device is a single-use, disposable elastomeric infusion pump indicated tor patients requiring slow, continuous intravenous, intra-arterial, subcutaneous, or epidural administration of medications at a constant flow rate.

Recall: Z-1609-2013 · Initiated June 7, 2013

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1609-2013
Event Number
65364
Firm
Baxter Healthcare Corp. Route
FEI Number
1416980
Product Code
MEB
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
June 7, 2013
Posted
June 27, 2013
Terminated
June 4, 2014
Address
120 And Wilson Rd, Round Lake, IL, 60073-9799

Description

Brand Name: Coiled Tube Infusors (Portable Elastomeric Infusion Systems). Baxter's Infusor SV Elastomeric Infusion Device Device Listing: D020871 Baxter's lnfusors SV Elastomeric Infusion Device is a single-use, disposable elastomeric infusion pump indicated tor patients requiring slow, continuous intravenous, intra-arterial, subcutaneous, or epidural administration of medications at a constant flow rate.

Reason

Due to an increase in complaints for leaks at the distal male Luer and Luer cap. Baxter implemented enhancements to the blue winged cap to improve the seal between the cap and the Luer.

Action

Baxter sent an Urgent Produd Recall notification letter dated June 13, 2013, to all affected consignees via USPS. The letter was accompanied by a Customer Reply Form and Affected Product List (table). The letter stated affected products, problem description, risk to health (or health risks), actions to be taken by customers/users and contact information. The recall notification instructs customers to segregate affected product from current inventory and contact Baxter for instructions to return affected product. Customers with questions were instructed to call Baxter at 1-800-437-5176, For questions regarding this recall call 847-270-5556.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide), Puerto Rico, and Internationally to Brazil, Colombia, Panama, Mexico, Singapore Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, India, Thailand, Taiwan, and Korea.

Quantity

601,230 total