ExactaMix 1200 and 2400 Compounders. Used as an automated pumping system that compounds multiple sterile...
Baxa Corporation began a recall of ExactaMix 1200 and 2400 Compounders. Used as an automated pumping system that compounds multiple sterile ingredients into a finished solution on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Baxter Healthcare is recalling certain ExactaMix automated compounding devices due to the complementary metal oxide semi-conductor battery failure resulting in resetting the internal clock of the device to midnight...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.
Recall record
- Recall number
- Z-1752-2013
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- Posted
- Terminated
- Recalling firm
- Baxter Corporation Englewood
- Product
- ExactaMix 1200 and 2400 Compounders. Used as an automated pumping system that compounds multiple sterile ingredients into a finished solution.
- Product code
- LHI Set, I.V. Fluid Transfer
- Reason for recall
- Baxter Healthcare is recalling certain ExactaMix automated compounding devices due to the complementary metal oxide semi-conductor battery failure resulting in resetting the internal clock of the device to midnight December 31, 2010.
- Root cause tag
- manufacturing process
- FDA root cause
- Nonconforming Material/Component
- Action
- On 6/04/13, customers were notified by 1st class mailing with mitigating instructions including reminding customers that the battery failure results in a failure of the ExactaMix system to alert the user to replace the disposable set after 24 hours of use. Users should not rely on the alert to trigger the daily replacement of disposable sets. Users should also confirm the correct time and date at the setup of each use. If the compounder displays an incorrect time and date, customers are to contact Baxter Technical Support.
- Quantity in commerce
- 753 units
- Distribution
- Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including Puerto Rico, and the countries of Canada, Latin America, Europe/Middle East/Africa, and Taiwan.
- Product codes and lots
- ExactaMix 1200 serial numbers 45004-45481 (sequentially), and ExactaMix 2400 serial numbers 40005-40335.
Enforcement reports
One row per recalled product line| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-1752-2013 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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