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Z-0854-05

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

Baxter Healthcare Corporation / initiated 2005-03-03 / 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 "Inadequate directions for use resulting in fluid leaks, valves sticking in the open position, and flow output restriction". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0854-05
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
Inadequate directions for use resulting in fluid leaks, valves sticking in the open position, and flow output restriction.
FDA root cause
Other
Action
Urgent Device Correction letters dated 3/3/05 were sent to the direct accounts via first class mail, to the attention of the Director of Nursing. The accounts were informed of the field reports received concerning the PosiFlow Access Device and IV sets containing the PosiFlow device and the changes made to the directions for use and in-service training materials to correct the problems. The accounts were requested to complete and fax back to Baxter at 847-270-5457 the enclosed customer reply form, acknowledging the receipt and dissemination of the information to their staff. Wholesalers were requested to notify their customers. Any questions were directed to the Center for One Baxter at 1-800-422-9837.
Quantity in commerce
not known
Distribution
Nationwide
Product codes and lots
product codes 2N9051, 2N9052, 2N9053, 2N9054, 2N9055, 2N9057; all lots