ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-1157-03 ยท FPA Set, Administration, Intravascular

Baxter Healthcare Corp.

Clearlink System Nitroglycerin Set with DUO-VENT Spike, 60 drops/mL, 105'', PVC Tubing Segment, Luer Activated Valve, Male Luer Lock Adapter, catalog 2C8851; Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL 60015 USA

DateAug 21, 2003 (initiated Jul 16, 2003)
StatusTerminated
ReasonThere are possible pinholes or perforations in the set tubing, caused by damage that occurred during the packaging process.
Root causeOther
ActionRecalled by letter dated 7/16/03. The accounts were informed of the potential for leaks in the set tubing, and asked to inspect their inventory for the affected product codes and lots, segregate any affected products found and discard them according to local procedures. The customers will receive credit for the discarded affected product.
Quantity43,440 units
DistributionNationwide, Mexico, Canada, Columbia, Australia, New Zealand and Taiwan
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K003225SOLUTION ADMINISTRATION SETS WITH CAPLESS LUER ACTIVATED VALVE
Baxter Healthcare Corp, Oct 19, 2000
K822285CELLULOSE ACETATE MEMBRANE STRIPS
Sartorius Filters, Inc., Sep 21, 1982
K832284SOLUTION ADMIN. SET 2C9096 W/10 PVC
Travenol Laboratories, S.A., Dec 29, 1983