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Z-1268-2013Class II

A) Product Code 2N1191: Non-DEHP Y-Type Catheter Extension Set, 4.8", Vol. 0.6 mL, Male Luer Lock Adapter...

Baxter Healthcare Corporation / initiated 2013-03-28 / Terminated / root cause: packaging

Baxter Healthcare Corp. began a recall of A) Product Code 2N1191: Non-DEHP Y-Type Catheter Extension Set, 4.8", Vol. 0.6 mL, Male Luer Lock Adapter, Single use only; B) Product Code 2N1206: Non-DEHP... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Customers have reported that when separating an individual package from its attached grouping, the adjacent package has opened, compromising its sterile barrier properties". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as packaging.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-1268-2013
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Product
A) Product Code 2N1191: Non-DEHP Y-Type Catheter Extension Set, 4.8", Vol. 0.6 mL, Male Luer Lock Adapter, Single use only; B) Product Code 2N1206: Non-DEHP I.V. Catheter Extension Set, 5.7", Vol. 0.7 mL, Male Luer Lock Adapter with Retractable Collar, Single use only Product Usage: These devices are indicated for use with a vascular access device for administration and withdrawal of fluids.
Product code
FPA Set, Administration, Intravascular
Reason for recall
Customers have reported that when separating an individual package from its attached grouping, the adjacent package has opened, compromising its sterile barrier properties.
Root cause tag
packaging
FDA root cause
Packaging process control
Action
Baxter sent an "Urgent Product Notification" dated March 28, 2013 to all affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taked. Customers are advised to locate and remove all of the affected products from their inventory. If the products were further distributed, consigneees are requested to notify their customers of the recall. Products can be returned for credit by contacting Baxter. An acknowledgement form is required to be compelted by customers.
Quantity in commerce
A) Product Code 2N1191: 53,850; B) Product Code 2N1206: 101,900 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA Nationwide and the countries of Puerto Rico, Brazil, Canada and Columbia.
Product codes and lots
A) Product Code 2N1191: Lots R12J06052, R12J08041, R12K06134, R12K08015, R12K26108, R12K27155;   B) Product Code 2N1206: Lots R12J08124, R12J24121, R12K01119, R12K23089, R12K24053, R12K22016

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-1268-2013
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-1268-2013Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-1269-2013Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-1270-2013Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-1271-2013Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated