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Z-0694-05

Baxter Extension Sets with Posiflow Access Device for IV Access; product codes 2N9051, 2N9052, 2N9053...

Baxter Healthcare Corporation / initiated 2005-01-20 / Terminated

Baxter Healthcare Corp. began a recall of Baxter Extension Sets with Posiflow Access Device for IV Access; product codes 2N9051, 2N9052, 2N9053, 2N9054, 2N9055, 2N9057; a single use, sterile fluid... on . The reason FDA records is "Product older than three years may not operate as intended". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0694-05
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Product
Baxter Extension Sets with Posiflow Access Device for IV Access; product codes 2N9051, 2N9052, 2N9053, 2N9054, 2N9055, 2N9057; a single use, sterile fluid pathway devices with Posiflow Positive Displacement Feature; Baxter Healthcare Corp., Deerfield, IL 60015 USA; the Posiflow Access Device is manufactured for Baxter Healthcare Corporation by Becton Dickinson
Product code
FPA Set, Administration, Intravascular
Reason for recall
Product older than three years may not operate as intended.
FDA root cause
Other
Action
Urgent Product Recall letters dated 1/20/05 were sent to the direct accounts via first class mail, to the attention of the Director of Purchasing. The accounts were informed that the Posiflow Luer Activated valves may not operate as intended if the product is older than three years. The accounts were instructed to examine their inventories of the affected product codes listed to determine if they have any product on hand without expiration dating, and remove any found from inventory. The expiration date, if present, may be found on both the individual product package and on the end panel label of the product shipping carton. The accounts were instructed to call Baxter at 1-888-229-0001 to arrange for the return of any product found without an expiration date. Any questions were directed to the Center for One Baxter at 1-800-422-9837.
Quantity in commerce
1,585,542 units
Distribution
Nationwide, including American Samoa, and internationally to Venezuela.
Product codes and lots
product codes 2N9051, 2N9052, 2N9053, 2N9054, 2N9055, 2N9057; all lots without expiration dating