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Z-1962-2011

ExactaMix EVA Container, Calibration Bag, REF: 735, Sterile R, Baxa Corporation, Englewood, CO 80112. A...

Baxter Corporation Englewood / initiated 2011-03-08 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

Baxa Corporation began a recall of ExactaMix EVA Container, Calibration Bag, REF: 735, Sterile R, Baxa Corporation, Englewood, CO 80112. A plastic container used to hold large-volume sterile... on . The reason FDA records is "TPN bags may leak during filling operation, due to bag manufacturing error". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-1962-2011
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Baxter Corporation Englewood
Product
ExactaMix EVA Container, Calibration Bag, REF: 735, Sterile R, Baxa Corporation, Englewood, CO 80112. A plastic container used to hold large-volume sterile solutions to be administered to a patient through an intravascular administration set
Product code
LHI Set, I.V. Fluid Transfer
Reason for recall
TPN bags may leak during filling operation, due to bag manufacturing error.
Root cause tag
manufacturing process
FDA root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Action
The firm, BAXA, sent a "ExactaMix Bag Product Notice" dated March 8, 2011 to its customers. The notice described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to do the following: If they do not intend to use the manual addition port, verify that the cap is firmly seated onto the port by gently tugging on the cap. If they do intend to use the manual addition port, they should snap off the additive port cap prior to compounding the bag. If they encounter a faulty additive port, contact Baxa Technical Support to receive credit and/or replacement on defective product only. To return affected bags, follow the instructions provided in the notice if the bags were purchased directly from Baxa or purchased from wholesaler, distributor or other 3rd party vendor. Additional copies of the return form can be retrieved by going to www.baxa.com/ebug OR by calling Baxa Technical Support at 800-678-2292. If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Sr. Vice President, Quality and Regulatory at (303) 400-2838 or Baxa Technical Support at 800-678-2292.
Quantity in commerce
50 bags
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) and countries including: Argentina, Australia, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Hong Kong, Ireland, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Panama, Puerto Rico, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, UK, Uruguay, Venezuela.
Product codes and lots
All codes sold since 7/23/2009.