MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC. CLEARLINK; SET, I.V. FLUID TRANSFER

Catalog Number	2N8395
Medical Device Problem Code	Delivered as Unsterile Product (1421)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the sterile package (white side of the package with the blue writing) of an unspecified quantity of clearlink system luer activated universal vial adapters had cracks; further described as "almost like its dry rotted".This was observed prior to patient use.There was no patient involvement.No additional information is available.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
E1: initial reporter address: (b)(6).Should additional relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: d9, g1, h3, h4, h6, h11.G1: (device manufacturer name, address, city, country, country code, postal code) were updated as manufacturing site was updated from ¿dominican republic¿ to ¿aibonito¿.H11: the device was received for evaluation.Visual inspection was performed which identified the top web of the blister packaging was brittle (damaged).The reported condition was verified.The cause of the condition could not be determined; however, the most probable cause is related to improper product exposure or storage conditions.A batch review was conducted and there were no deviations found related to this reported condition during the manufacture of this lot.Should additional relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.

• Brand Name: CLEARLINK
• Common Device Name: SET, I.V. FLUID TRANSFER
• Manufacturer (Section D): BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC.; deerfield IL
• Manufacturer (Section G): BAXTER HEALTHCARE - AIBONITO; rd 721 km 0 3 po box 1389; parque industrial itabo, piisa; aibonito 00705 ; * 00705
• Manufacturer Contact: 25212 w. illinois route 120; round lake, IL 60073 ; 2242702068
• MDR Report Key: 19982527
• Report Number: 1416980-2024-04279
• Device Sequence Number: 19523137
• Product Code: LHI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00085412046419
• UDI-Public: (01)00085412046419(10)UR17L06053
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: OH
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K924064
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 11/18/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Other
• Device Catalogue Number: 2N8395
• Device Lot Number: UR17L06053
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/18/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/21/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/14/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/18/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/08/2017
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: NA.
• Patient Sex: Unknown