Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported February 7, 2018
A leak may allow for microbial contamination of the sterile fluid path.
Baxter Healthcare Corporation recalled Empty IntraVia Container with Non-DEHP Fluid Path, 500mL Containers are intended for u… - a moderate-severity action.
Empty IntraVia Container with Non-DEHP Fluid Path, 500mL Containers are intended for u… was recalled by Baxter Healthcare Corporation in February 7, 2018. Reason: A leak may allow for microbial contamination of the sterile fluid path.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0485-2018 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Baxter Healthcare Corporation issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-A leak may allow for microbial contamination of the sterile fluid path..
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0485-2018 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0485-2018) was formally reported on February 7, 2018, with the manufacturer initiating the action on July 27, 2017. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Baxter Healthcare Corporation is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Deerfield, IL. Federal records list the affected scope as 29,088 units.
The documented reason for this recall is: A leak may allow for microbial contamination of the sterile fluid path. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Distribution in the US and 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.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.
Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
29,088 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Empty IntraVia Container with Non-DEHP Fluid Path, 500mL Containers are intended for use in the preparation and administration of drug admixtures.
A leak may allow for microbial contamination of the sterile fluid path.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0485-2018 |
| Date reported | February 7, 2018 |
| Date initiated | July 27, 2017 |
| Recalling firm | Baxter Healthcare Corporation |
| Firm location | Deerfield, IL |
| Affected scope | 29,088 units |
| Distribution | Distribution in the US and Canada. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
What to do with this recall
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