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Z-2687-2016Class II

Baxter Non-DEHP Micro-Volume Extension Set, Male Luer Lock Adapter, 36 (91 cm), Volume 0.32 mL; an Rx...

Baxter Healthcare Corporation / initiated 2012-12-14 / Terminated / root cause: packaging

Baxter Healthcare Corp. began a recall of Baxter Non-DEHP Micro-Volume Extension Set, Male Luer Lock Adapter, 36 (91 cm), Volume 0.32 mL; an Rx sterile, single use nonpyrogenic fluid pathway; 50 sets... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Some of the individual extension set packages were improperly sealed, compromising the sterility of the product". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as packaging.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-2687-2016
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Product
Baxter Non-DEHP Micro-Volume Extension Set, Male Luer Lock Adapter, 36 (91 cm), Volume 0.32 mL; an Rx sterile, single use nonpyrogenic fluid pathway; 50 sets per case; For the administration of drugs and solutions to a patient's vascular system through a vascular access device.
Product code
FPA Set, Administration, Intravascular
Reason for recall
Some of the individual extension set packages were improperly sealed, compromising the sterility of the product.
Root cause tag
packaging
FDA root cause
Unknown/Undetermined by firm
Action
Baxter sent an Urgent Product Recall notification letter dated December 14, 2012, to all affected customers. Baxter instructed customers to locate and remove all affected product from their facility. Customers were instructed to contact Baxter Healthcare Center for Service to arrange for return of product and credit and to complete the attached Customer Reply Form and return it to Baxter or scanned email. Customers with questions should call 1-888-229-0001. For questions regarding this recall call 800-422-9837.
Quantity in commerce
15,257 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US including FL, GA, IL, KS, KY, MI, MO, NC, ND, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, WV, Puerto Rico and Internationally to Canada.
Product codes and lots
product code 2N3345, lot number UR12E03108

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-2687-2016
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-2687-2016Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated