ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-1099-05 ยท FPA Set, Administration, Intravascular

Baxter Healthcare Corp.

Baxter Interlink System Minivolume Extension Set, product code 1C8290; 11'', 0.86 mL Vol., with 2 injection sites and a male Luer Lock adapter; Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL 60015 U.S.A.

DateAug 6, 2005 (initiated Jul 6, 2005)
StatusTerminated
ReasonLeaks and disconnection between the bifurcated Y-site and the set tubing may occur and result in underdelivery of medication, blood loss, and a breach of the sterile fluid pathway.
Root causeOther
ActionBaxter sent Urgent Product Recall letters dated 7/6/05 to their customers, to the attention of the Director of Materials Management, via first class mail on the same date. The accounts were informed of the complaints of leaks and disconnection between the bifurcated Y-site and the set tubing, resulting in the possible under delivery of medication, blood loss and a breach of the sterile fluid pathway. The accounts were instructed to examine their inventory for the affected lots of product, remove it from inventory and return it to Baxter for credit. Any questions were directed to the Center fo
Quantity18,816 sets
DistributionArizona, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Texas.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K925126INTERLINK(TM) INJECTION SITE
Baxter Healthcare Corp, Jun 18, 1993