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Class 2 Device Recall FOLFUSOR SV Elastomeric Infusion Devices |
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Date Initiated by Firm |
July 31, 2009 |
Date Posted |
July 10, 2013 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on March 08, 2016 |
Recall Number |
Z-1679-2013 |
Recall Event ID |
65577 |
510(K)Number |
K071222
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Product Classification |
Pump, infusion, elastomeric - Product Code MEB
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Product |
Baxter's elastomeric infusion pumps are non-electronic, ambulatory, disposable devices that deliver continuous medication for periods of 30 minutes up to 7 days. They are designed for medication therapies requiring continuous infusion.
The infusion pumps can be utilized for slow, continuous delivery through clinically acceptable routes of administration such as intravenous (IV), intra-arterial (IA), and subcutaneous or epidural infusion of medications directly into an intraoperative site or subcutaneously for post-operative pain management. |
Code Information |
*** 1) Product Code: 2C4700K; Lot: 09A014 |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Baxter Healthcare Corp. 1 Baxter Pkwy Deerfield IL 60015-4625
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For Additional Information Contact |
Ms. Mahshid Zahed 800-422-9837
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Manufacturer Reason for Recall |
There are reported incidents of leakage on the INFUSOR and FOLFUSOR pumps at the connection of the blue winged cap and the distal male Luer. Investigation of these reports indicates the incidence of leakage has only occurred after pumps are filled, primed, re-capped (using the blue winged Luer cap) and stored for a period of time, typically overnight. In addition, the reported instances of leakage
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FDA Determined Cause 2 |
Equipment maintenance |
Action |
Baxter sent an "Important Product Information" notification dated July 31, 2009, with a follow-up "Important Product Information" notification mailed on March 5, 2010. The notifications informed customers of the potential issue, and included instructions to ensure that the winged Luer cap is tightly secured after filling and priming. Customers were also instructed to follow normal clinical practices to reduce contact with any leaking medication, and to store pumps with pre-dispensed medication in a sealed pouch. If customers noticed a leak they were instructed to place the pump in a plastic bag, quarantine the device and call Baxter's Corporate Product Surveillance at 1-800-437-5176 for further instructions. Customers were asked to return the attached reply form via FAX to 1-847-270-5457. If customers further distributed the affected product they were instructed to forward the notification to other facilities. Customers with questions were instructed to call 1-800-933-0303.
For questions regarding this recall call 224-270-4667. |
Quantity in Commerce |
Code 2C4700K: 4,128 units |
Distribution |
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide), Puerto Rico and Internationally to Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Columbia, Czech Republic, Denmark (including Faroe Islands), Ecuador, Finland, France (including Martinique and Reunion Islands), Germany, Greece, Iceland, India, Ireland, Isreal, Italy, Luxemburg, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Portugal, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweded, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, and United Kingdom. |
Total Product Life Cycle |
TPLC Device Report
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls.
2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall.
3 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.
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510(K) Database |
510(K)s with Product Code = MEB and Original Applicant = BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORP.
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