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FDA Devices recall · Reported November 12, 2014

Baxter 2B8013 Empty INTRA VIA Container with PVC Ports (Sterile, nonpyrogenic fluid path) ,500 ml. Admixture Products and Accessories The lntraVia Empty Plastic Container is intended for use in the preparation and administration of drug admixtures.

Particulate matter found inside the fluid path.

Recall #
Z-0085-2015
Affected scope
20448
Initiated
September 16, 2014
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Baxter Healthcare Corp recalled Baxter 2B8013 Empty INTRA VIA Container with PVC Ports (Sterile, nonpyrogenic fluid pat… - a critical-severity action.

Baxter 2B8013 Empty INTRA VIA Container with PVC Ports (Sterile, nonpyrogenic fluid pat… was recalled by Baxter Healthcare Corp in November 12, 2014. Reason: Particulate matter found inside the fluid path.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0085-2015 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Baxter Healthcare Corp issued this critical-severity FDA Devices recall-Particulate matter found inside the fluid path..

Critical
severity level
20K units
affected scope
Class I
classification
November 12, 2014
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0085-2015 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0085-2015) was formally reported on November 12, 2014, with the manufacturer initiating the action on September 16, 2014. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Terminated. Baxter Healthcare Corp is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Deerfield, IL. Federal records list the affected scope as 20448.

The documented reason for this recall is: Particulate matter found inside the fluid path. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide Distribution including Puerto Rico, and the country of Canada.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record

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Where this recall sits in the database

Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified high severity.

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Severity

Critical

Affected scope

20448

Related Recalls

6

3 from same agency

Product description

Baxter 2B8013 Empty INTRA VIA Container with PVC Ports (Sterile, nonpyrogenic fluid path) ,500 ml. Admixture Products and Accessories The lntraVia Empty Plastic Container is intended for use in the preparation and administration of drug admixtures.

Reason for recall

Particulate matter found inside the fluid path.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Critical (Class I)
Status Terminated
Recall number Z-0085-2015
Date reported November 12, 2014
Date initiated September 16, 2014
Recalling firm Baxter Healthcare Corp
Firm location Deerfield, IL
Affected scope 20448
Distribution Nationwide Distribution including Puerto Rico, and the country of Canada.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

20448 units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) -
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) ✓ This recall
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.

  • Check the recall number (Z-0085-2015) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
  • Confirm the current status with FDA Devices before acting, recall details can be updated.
  • This is a Class I (high-risk) recall, stop using the product immediately and follow the disposal or return instructions. What to do next

This page summarizes the official FDA Devices record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Baxter 2B8013 Empty INTRA VIA Container with PVC Ports (Sterile, nonpyrogenic fluid path) ,500 ml. Admixture Products and Accessories The lntraVia Empty Plastic Container is intended for use in the preparation and administration of drug admixtures.. Recalled by Baxter Healthcare Corp. Units affected: 20448.
Why was this product recalled?
Particulate matter found inside the fluid path.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 12, 2014. Severity: Critical. Recall number: Z-0085-2015.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Nationwide Distribution including Puerto Rico, and the country of Canada..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-0085-2015) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Devices, reported November 12, 2014. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.