Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported September 7, 2016
Some of the individual extension set packages were improperly sealed, compromising the sterility of the product.
Baxter Healthcare Corp. recalled Baxter Non-DEHP Micro-Volume Extension Set, Male Luer Lock Adapter, 36 (91 cm), Volume 0.… - a moderate-severity action.
Baxter Non-DEHP Micro-Volume Extension Set, Male Luer Lock Adapter, 36 (91 cm), Volume 0.… was recalled by Baxter Healthcare Corp. in September 7, 2016. Reason: Some of the individual extension set packages were improperly sealed, compromising the sterility of the produ…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2687-2016 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Baxter Healthcare Corp. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Some of the individual extension set packages were improperly sealed, compromising the sterility of the produ….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2687-2016 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2687-2016) was formally reported on September 7, 2016, with the manufacturer initiating the action on December 14, 2012. 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 Round Lake, IL. Federal records list the affected scope as 15,257 units.
The documented reason for this recall is: Some of the individual extension set packages were improperly sealed, compromising the sterility of the product. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution - US including FL, GA, IL, KS, KY, MI, MO, NC, ND, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, WV, Puerto Rico and Internationally to 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.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
15,257 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Baxter Non-DEHP Micro-Volume Extension Set, Male Luer Lock Adapter, 36 (91 cm), Volume 0.32 mL; an Rx sterile, single use nonpyrogenic fluid pathway; 50 sets per case; For the administration of drugs and solutions to a patient's vascular system through a vascular access device.
Some of the individual extension set packages were improperly sealed, compromising the sterility of the product.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-2687-2016 |
| Date reported | September 7, 2016 |
| Date initiated | December 14, 2012 |
| Recalling firm | Baxter Healthcare Corp. |
| Firm location | Round Lake, IL |
| Affected scope | 15,257 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - US including FL, GA, IL, KS, KY, MI, MO, NC, ND, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, WV, Puerto Rico and Internationally to Canada. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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