Baxter's elastomeric infusion pumps are non-electronic, ambulatory, disposable devices that deliv...
FDA Recall #Z-1678-2013 — Class II — July 31, 2009
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.
Reason for Recall
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
Recalling Firm
Baxter Healthcare Corp. — Deerfield, IL
Classification
Class II — May cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
Product Type
Devices
Product Quantity
Code 2C1700KP: 7,128 units; Code 2C1702KP: 105,732 units
Distribution
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.
Code Information
*** 1) Product Code: 2C1700KP; Lots: 09C013, 09D023; *** 2) Product Code: 2C1702KP; Lots: 08M005, 08M056, 08N055, 09A029, 09B008, 09B061, 09C015, 09D013, 09D043, 09D081, 09E041, 09E070
Status
Terminated
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated