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Z-0156-2011

Baxter Non-DEHP Y-Type Catheter Extension Set, 6.6" (16.8 cm)., 1.1 mL, PosiFlow Positive Displacement Access...

Baxter Healthcare Corporation / initiated 2010-09-09 / Terminated / root cause: packaging

Baxter Healthcare Corp. began a recall of Baxter Non-DEHP Y-Type Catheter Extension Set, 6.6" (16.8 cm)., 1.1 mL, PosiFlow Positive Displacement Access Device for I.V. Access, Male Luer Lock Adapter... on . The reason FDA records is "During packaging testing, Baxter observed tears and pinholes in Chevron-style pouches for certain infusion disposable products. The pinholes and tears could compromise the sterile barrier properties of the pouch". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as packaging.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0156-2011
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Product
Baxter Non-DEHP Y-Type Catheter Extension Set, 6.6" (16.8 cm)., 1.1 mL, PosiFlow Positive Displacement Access Device for I.V. Access, Male Luer Lock Adapter with Retractable Collar; an Rx sterile device; Baxter e Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL 60015 USA; product 2N9054 For the administration of drugs and solutions to a patient's vascular system through a vascular access device.
Product code
FPA Set, Administration, Intravascular
Reason for recall
During packaging testing, Baxter observed tears and pinholes in Chevron-style pouches for certain infusion disposable products. The pinholes and tears could compromise the sterile barrier properties of the pouch.
Root cause tag
packaging
FDA root cause
Package design/selection
Action
Baxter Healthcare Corporation sent an Urgent Product Recall letter dated September 9, 2010, to all customers. The letter identified the product, the problem and the action to be taken by the customer. The customers were requested to examine their inventory in all locations to determine if they had any of the affected lots of the affected product codes and to remove the affected product from their inventory; they were to call the Baxter Healthcare Center for Service at 1-888-229-0001 to return the affected product, request a credit, or request replacement product; complete the attached customer reply form confirming their receipt of the letter and fax it to Baxter at the number provided on the form. Dealers, wholesalers and distributors were requested to notify their customers of this action so they could comply with the procedures listed above. Any questions regarding the communication were directed to The Center for One Baxter at 1-800-422-9837 during the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm CST.
Quantity in commerce
15,550 sets
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - U.S., Canada, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and Chile.
Product codes and lots
product 2N9054: lots UE105627, UE105650, UE106757, UE107128, UE109470, UE112540, U527564, U527598, U527788, U527937, U547406, U547406R, U547539, U547612, U551143, U556027, U556142, U560235 and U567271