A) Product Code 2N1191: Non-DEHP Y-Type Catheter Extension Set, 4.8", Vol. 0.6 mL, Male Luer Lock Adapter...
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| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-1268-2013 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1269-2013 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1270-2013 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1271-2013 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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