Baxter Peri-Guard Repair Patch (legacy product codes): a) PC0404NBIO, b) PC0608NBIO, c) PC0814NBIO, d)...
Baxter Healthcare Corporation began a recall of Baxter Peri-Guard Repair Patch (legacy product codes): a) PC0404NBIO, b) PC0608NBIO, c) PC0814NBIO, d) PC1016NBIO on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "A new contraindication was added to the IFU which states that Peri-Guard Repair Patch should not be used in neurosurgery since the product endotoxin level may be higher than the allowable limit for cerebrospinal...". As of , the recall status on record is Open, Classified, and MDM tags the root cause as labeling and UDI.
Recall record
- Recall number
- Z-1377-2024
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Initiated
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- Baxter Healthcare Corporation
- Product
- Baxter Peri-Guard Repair Patch (legacy product codes): a) PC0404NBIO, b) PC0608NBIO, c) PC0814NBIO, d) PC1016NBIO
- Product code
- FTM Mesh, Surgical
- Reason for recall
- A new contraindication was added to the IFU which states that Peri-Guard Repair Patch should not be used in neurosurgery since the product endotoxin level may be higher than the allowable limit for cerebrospinal fluid-contacting devices and Supple Peri-Guard Repair Patch should not be used in neurosurgery since the product endotoxin level may be higher than the allowable limit for cerebrospinal fluid-contacting devices.
- Root cause tag
- labeling and UDI
- FDA root cause
- Labeling Change Control
- Action
- Baxter issued a "SAFETY ALERT" to its consignees on 02/28/2024 via USPS first class mail. the notice explained the problem, potential hazard involved with off-label use of the product and the actions to be taken. The firm requested that the notice be forwarded all affected facilities or departments with institutions. Distributors are directed to notify their customers. For questions, contact Baxter Healthcare Center for Service at 888-229-0001, between the hours of 7:00 am and 6:00 pm Central Time, Monday through Friday.
- Quantity in commerce
- 9899 units
- Distribution
- US Distribution to states of: CT, VA, TX, PA and IL; and OUS (foreign) countries of: Austria, Finland, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and United Kingdom.
- Product codes and lots
- a) PC0404NBIO, UDI/DI 00085412530529; b) PC0608NBIO, UDI/DI 00085412530567; c) PC0814NBIO, UDI/DI 00085412530581; d) PC1016NBIO, UDI/DI 00085412530604; ALL LOTS WITHIN EXPIRY
Enforcement reports
One row per recalled product line| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-1377-2024 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1378-2024 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1379-2024 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1380-2024 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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