Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1566-2014 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class I |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Baxter Corporation Englewood |
| Report date | May 21, 2014 |
| Recall initiation date | Apr 2, 2014 |
| Quantity | 2034 |
| Location | Englewood, CO, United States |
Official product description
ABACUS TPN Calculation Software, Product Codes: 8300-0045 ABACUS CE (Calculator Edition), 8300-0046 ABACUS SE (Single-Workstation Edition), 8300-0047 ABACUS ME (Multi-Workstation Edition), 8300-0156 ABACUS 3.0 CE, 8300-0157 ABACUS 3.0 SE, 8300-0158 ABACUS 3.0 ME, 8300-0166 ABACUS 3.1 DE, 8300-0167 ABACUS 3.1 CE, 8300-0168 ABACUS 3.1 SE, 8300-0169 ABACUS 3.1 ME. ABACUS is a Windows - based order entry TPN software application for comprehensive calculations and label printing. The primary use of Abacus is for Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) order calculations.
Why the product was recalled
1. ABACUS v3.1 may calculate quantities of electrolytes that are double the expected values during the creation of TPN orders. 2. ABACUS v3.1 may automatically add additional sterile water to a formula equal to the volume of a premix resulting in an over dilution. 3. All software versions of ABACUS software display the calcium phosphate curve points for Premasol incorrectly. 4. All software v
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution - USA nationwide, Canada, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Panama, Austria, Bosnia Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Bahrain, Estonia, France, Germany, Georgia, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Latvia, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, Slovakia, South Africa, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.
How to read the classification
FDA Class I indicates a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. The classification shown here comes directly from the FDA enforcement record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: E-Mail.
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