Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1679-2013 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Baxter Healthcare Corp. |
| Report date | Jul 17, 2013 |
| Recall initiation date | Jul 31, 2009 |
| Quantity | Code 2C4700K: 4,128 units |
| Location | Deerfield, IL, United States |
Official product description
Baxter's elastomeric infusion pumps are non-electronic, ambulatory, disposable devices that deliver continuous medication for periods of 30 minutes up to 7 days. They are designed for medication therapies requiring continuous infusion. The infusion pumps can be utilized for slow, continuous delivery through clinically acceptable routes of administration such as intravenous (IV), intra-arterial (IA), and subcutaneous or epidural infusion of medications directly into an intraoperative site or subcutaneously for post-operative pain management.
Why the product was recalled
There are reported incidents of leakage on the INFUSOR and FOLFUSOR pumps at the connection of the blue winged cap and the distal male Luer. Investigation of these reports indicates the incidence of leakage has only occurred after pumps are filled, primed, re-capped (using the blue winged Luer cap) and stored for a period of time, typically overnight. In addition, the reported instances of leakage
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide), Puerto Rico and Internationally to Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Columbia, Czech Republic, Denmark (including Faroe Islands), Ecuador, Finland, France (including Martinique and Reunion Islands), Germany, Greece, Iceland, India, Ireland, Isreal, Italy, Luxemburg, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Portugal, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweded, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, and United Kingdom.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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