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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Codan Filter (Codan catalog number BC 693) used with Medrad Patient Administration Sets (PAS) and Intego PET Infusion Systems Product Usage: 1.2 micron filter for use with Intravenous Administration Sets

Reported: October 17, 2018 Initiated: September 7, 2018 #Z-0097-2019

Product Description

Codan Filter (Codan catalog number BC 693) used with Medrad Patient Administration Sets (PAS) and Intego PET Infusion Systems Product Usage: 1.2 micron filter for use with Intravenous Administration Sets

Reason for Recall

Bayer has received reports of loose particulate in the filter when the dust cap is removed. Bayer conducted further testing confirming the dust cap may generate particulate which may potentially enter the fluid path.

Details

Recalling Firm
Bayer Medical Care, Inc.
Units Affected
1,142,836 (329,944 units in U.S.)
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, and WI. Foreign countries: UAE, Austria, Australia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Belgium, Bahrain, Canada, China, Chile, Costa Rica, Czechia, Denmark, German, Spain, Estonia, Egypt, Finland, France, Great Britain, Croatia, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Lebanon, Lithuania, Morocco, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Oman, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Singapore, Slovenia, Thailand, and Turkey
Location
Indianola, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Codan Filter (Codan catalog number BC 693) used with Medrad Patient Administration Sets (PAS) and Intego PET Infusion Systems Product Usage: 1.2 micron filter for use with Intravenous Administration Sets. Recalled by Bayer Medical Care, Inc.. Units affected: 1,142,836 (329,944 units in U.S.).
Why was this product recalled?
Bayer has received reports of loose particulate in the filter when the dust cap is removed. Bayer conducted further testing confirming the dust cap may generate particulate which may potentially enter the fluid path.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on October 17, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0097-2019.