FDA recall record

Baxter Healthcare The Patient Control Module (PCM) is used in conjunction with a Baxter recall — FDA Z-1536-2015

Potential for device malfunction resulting in flow when the device should not be flowing

Class IIclassification
Z-1536-2015official record ID
May 6, 2015report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-1536-2015
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmBaxter Healthcare Corp.
Report dateMay 6, 2015
Recall initiation dateApr 17, 2014
Quantity7,596 patient control modules
LocationDeerfield, IL, United States

Official product description

The Patient Control Module (PCM) is used in conjunction with a Baxter infusor as a single use device for the control of intermittent bolus doses of medication based on patient demand.

Why the product was recalled

Potential for device malfunction resulting in flow when the device should not be flowing

Distribution information

Worldwide Distribution - US Distribution to the state of FL., and to the countries of : Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Italy, Japan, Norway, Poland, South Korea, Spain, Sweden and United Arab Emirates.

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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