Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported July 17, 2013
A firm's internal investigation led to the discovery of pinholes in the packaging of the products. The pinholes are not likely to be detected by the end user prior to use and coul…
Baxter Healthcare Corp. recalled Four Lead TUR irrigation Set, for use with UROMATIC Plastic Containers, Product Code 2C4… - a moderate-severity action.
Four Lead TUR irrigation Set, for use with UROMATIC Plastic Containers, Product Code 2C4… was recalled by Baxter Healthcare Corp. in July 17, 2013. Reason: A firm's internal investigation led to the discovery of pinholes in the packaging of the products. The pinhol…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1682-2013 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Baxter Healthcare Corp. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-A firm's internal investigation led to the discovery of pinholes in the packaging of the products. The pinhol….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1682-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1682-2013) was formally reported on July 17, 2013, with the manufacturer initiating the action on May 15, 2013. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), 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 356,728 units, a scale large enough to require multi-state distribution tracking.
The documented reason for this recall is: A firm's internal investigation led to the discovery of pinholes in the packaging of the products. The pinholes are not likely to be detected by the end user prior to use and could compromise the sterile barrier propert… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: US Nationwide Distribution. 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.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
356,728 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Four Lead TUR irrigation Set, for use with UROMATIC Plastic Containers, Product Code 2C4013 - Approximate Length 85" (2.2. m) Usage: Baxter irrigation sets are intended for the delivery of irrigating solutions from the fluid container to the irrigation site during bladder irrigation or endoscopic procedures including cytoscopy, transurethral resection and arthroscopic procedures. the sets are intended for use with Baxter irrigating solutions in Uromatic or Arthromatic plastic containers.
A firm's internal investigation led to the discovery of pinholes in the packaging of the products. The pinholes are not likely to be detected by the end user prior to use and could compromise the sterile barrier properties of the packaging.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1682-2013 |
| Date reported | July 17, 2013 |
| Date initiated | May 15, 2013 |
| Recalling firm | Baxter Healthcare Corp. |
| Firm location | Deerfield, IL |
| Affected scope | 356,728 units |
| Distribution | US Nationwide Distribution |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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