Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0012-2013 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class I |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Baxter Healthcare Corp. |
| Report date | Oct 17, 2012 |
| Recall initiation date | Sep 7, 2012 |
| Quantity | 278,420 units |
| Location | Round Lake, IL, United States |
Official product description
Baxter Interlink System Buretrol Solution Set with 150 mL Burette (Ball-Valve Drip Chamber); a sterile Rx IV fluid pathway device. Product Usage: The device is used for the administration of fluids from a container into the patient's vascular system through a vascular access device.
Why the product was recalled
Baxter has determined that the ball-valve feature of the Buretrol Solution Sets may not function as expected, allowing air to flow past the valve and into the tubing at the completion of dose within the burette.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and Internationally to Canada, Costa Rica, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, and the United Kingdom.
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: Letter.
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