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Z-1511-2024Class II

Power Cords, marketed under the following models: a) CORD,METAL EARTH PIN, 2.5A,250V,2.5M,C7, 714682; b) PLFM...

Baxter Healthcare Corporation / initiated 2024-03-26 / Open, Classified / root cause: manufacturing process

Baxter Healthcare Corporation began a recall of Power Cords, marketed under the following models: a) CORD,METAL EARTH PIN, 2.5A,250V,2.5M,C7, 714682; b) PLFM CLASS II POWER CORD - AUSTRALIA, 716010; c) PLFM... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Baxter received reports of an issue related to the construction of the power cord not meeting the insulation rating per country-specific requirements and international electrical standards". As of , the recall status on record is Open, Classified, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-1511-2024
Classification
Class II
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated
Posted
Recalling firm
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Product
Power Cords, marketed under the following models: a) CORD,METAL EARTH PIN, 2.5A,250V,2.5M,C7, 714682; b) PLFM CLASS II POWER CORD - AUSTRALIA, 716010; c) PLFM CLASS II POWER CORD - EUROPE, 716012; d) POWER CORD,AUSTRALIA,2.5A,250V,2.5M,C7, 008-0910-00; e) POWER CORD,EUROPEAN,2.5A,250V,2.5M,C7, 008-0912-00; f) LINE CORD (EURO), 4500-402; g) LINE CORD (UK), 4500-404; h) LINE CORD (AUS), 4500-406
Product code
DXN System, Measurement, Blood-Pressure, Non-Invasive
Reason for recall
Baxter received reports of an issue related to the construction of the power cord not meeting the insulation rating per country-specific requirements and international electrical standards.
Root cause tag
manufacturing process
FDA root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Action
Baxter issued an Urgent Medical Device Correction notice to its consignees on 03/26/2024 via USPS, first class mail. The notice explained the issue, hazard, and provided the following: Actions to be taken by customers: 1. Healthcare providers may continue to use the non-compliant power cords, but if any fraying or damage is observed, users should NOT make physical contact with the cord and discard the power cord immediately. 2. Healthcare providers should regularly inspect the power cords for fraying or other damage. 3. Once Baxter has replacement power cords, a follow-up notification will be sent with additional instructions on how to request replacement power cords. 4. Customers will be asked to acknowledge receipt of the Urgent Medical Device Correction notification by responding on our customer portal. 5. If the product has been distributed to other facilities or departments within the institution, customers will be asked to forward a copy of the Urgent Medical Device Correction notification to them. 6. If the customer is a dealer, wholesaler, distributor/reseller, or original equipment manufacturer (OEM) that distributed any affected product to other facilities, they will be asked to notify their customers of this Urgent Medical Device Correction according to their customary procedures and check the associated box on the customer portal.
Quantity in commerce
1338 cords
Distribution
Global, US: NY, IL
Product codes and lots
a) 714682, UDI/DI 732094121469; b) 716010, UDI/DI 732094119916; c) 716012, UDI/DI 732094119879; d) 008-0910-00, UDI/DI 732094033113; e) 008-0912-00, UDI/DI 732094033106; f) 4500-402, UDI/DI 732094004083; g) 4500-404, UDI/DI 732094004076; h) 4500-406, UDI/DI 732094004069

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-1511-2024
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-1509-2024Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-1510-2024Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-1511-2024Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated