Baxter Healthcare Corp.: Medical Device Recalls in 2016

According to to data from the FDA, there were 17 medical device recalls made by Baxter Healthcare Corp. in 2016. See the details of the recalls below.

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• sigma spectrum VOLUMETRIC INFUSION PUMP with Master Drug Library, V6 Spectrum Infusion Pump, Product Code 35700BAX and 35700BAXR, Unique Device Identifier GTIN 00085412091570, Rx ONLY -- Sigma, LLC Medina, NY 14103 --- NOTE: The speakers are a part of the rear case assembly located in the back of the infusion pump. The speaker is intended to generate audible tones during each keystroke, and during alarm conditions. However, some speakers have a variation in their internal wiring that increases the potential for the speaker to fail prematurely. Spectrum Infusion Pumps with non-functional speakers will continue to display visual alarm indications, and will otherwise continue to operate as intended.
• PrismaSate BGK2/0 Dialysis Solution for Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
• GAMBRO Capillary Dialyzer, Polyflux(R) Revaclear MAX, STERILE, Product code 110634 Product Usage: The Revaclear Max dialyzer is a single use device used for treatment of chronic and acute renal failure by hemodialysis.
• 1) The HomeChoice automated peritoneal dialysis system. Dataplate located on the device is labeled in part: Baxter. 2) The HomeChoice PRO automated peritoneal dialysis system. Dataplate located on the device is labeled in part: Baxter. The HomeChoice/HomeChoice Pro Automated Personal Cycler peritoneal dialysis system is intended for automatic control of dialysate solution exchange in the treatment of pediatric and adult renal failure patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis.
• Baxter SIGMA Spectrum INFUSION PUMP with Master Drug Library, V8 Spectrum Infusion Pump, Product Code 35700BAX2, Unique Device Identifier GTIN 00085412091570, Rx ONLY -- Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Medina, NY 14103 --- NOTE: The speakers are a part of the rear case assembly located in the back of the infusion pump. The speaker is intended to generate audible tones during each keystroke, and during alarm conditions. However, some speakers have a variation in their internal wiring that increases the potential for the speaker to fail prematurely. Spectrum Infusion Pumps with non-functional speakers will continue to display visual alarm indications, and will otherwise continue to operate as intended.
• V6 Rear Case Assembly, Product Code 35701, a replacement part for the SIGMA Spectrum Infusion Pump -- SIGMA LLC Medina, NY 14103 --- NOTE: The speakers are a part of the rear case assembly located in the back of the infusion pump. The speaker is intended to generate audible tones during each keystroke, and during alarm conditions. However, some speakers have a variation in their internal wiring that increases the potential for the speaker to fail prematurely. Spectrum Infusion Pumps with non-functional speakers will continue to display visual alarm indications, and will otherwise continue to operate as intended. Product Code 35701 is a replacement assembly that is shipped to customers for self-repair of the Spectrum Infusion Pump. It is not a registered finished good.
• Baxter CLEARLINK System, Blood Bag Spike Adapter, Luer Activated Valve for I.C. Access, 1C8687, Product Usage: C8687: An accessory to transfer a medicinal product from one container to another container.
• Baxter Y-Type Spike Adapter, 7" (18 cm), 1C8433, Product Usage: C8433: For the administration of fluids from a container into the patients vascular system through a vascular access device.
• GEM(TM), FLOWCOUPLER(R), 2.0 mm, STERILE EO, Rx only, 1 FLOWCOUPLER, REF GEM2752-FC Product Usage: The FlowCOUPLER Device is a single use, implantable device that is intended to be used in the end-to-end anastomosis of veins and arteries normally encountered in microsurgical and vascular reconstructive procedures. The FlowCOUPLER Device includes a pair of permanently implanted rings which secure the anastomosis and a removable Doppler probe that is press-fit onto one of the rings. When the FlowCOUPLER Device is used in conjunction with the FlowCOUPLER Monitor, the FlowCOUPLER System is intended to detect blood flow and confirm vessel patency intra-operatively and post-operatively at the anastomotic site.
• Synovis VASCU-GUARD Peripheral Vascular Patch in the following sizes and product codes: 1 cm x 6 cm, product code VG0106N, 0.8 cm x 8 cm, product code VG0108N, 1 cm x 10 cm, product code VG0110N, and 2 cm x 9 cm, product code VG0209N. VASC U-GUARD is prepared from bovine pericardium which is cross-linked with glutaraldehyde. Sterilized using aseptic processing techniques. The pericardium is procured from cattle originating in the United States. VASC-Guard is chemically sterilized using ethanol and propylene oxide. UPDATE 9/1/2016 Retrieval of devices only includes Synovis VASCU-GUARD Peripheral Vascular Patch in the following sizes and product codes: 1 cm x 6 cm, product code VG0106N, 0.8 cm x 8 cm, product code VG0108N.
• GEM(TM), FLOWCOUPLER(R), 3.0 mm, STERILE EO, Rx only, 1 FLOWCOUPLER, REF GEM2754-FC Product Usage: The FlowCOUPLER Device is a single use, implantable device that is intended to be used in the end-to-end anastomosis of veins and arteries normally encountered in microsurgical and vascular reconstructive procedures. The FlowCOUPLER Device includes a pair of permanently implanted rings which secure the anastomosis and a removable Doppler probe that is press-fit onto one of the rings. When the FlowCOUPLER Device is used in conjunction with the FlowCOUPLER Monitor, the FlowCOUPLER System is intended to detect blood flow and confirm vessel patency intra-operatively and post-operatively at the anastomotic site.
• Automated peritoneal dialysis (APD) cycler
• GEM(TM), FLOWCOUPLER(R), 4.0 mm, STERILE EO, Rx only, 1 FLOWCOUPLER, REF GEM2756-FC Product Usage: The FlowCOUPLER Device is a single use, implantable device that is intended to be used in the end-to-end anastomosis of veins and arteries normally encountered in microsurgical and vascular reconstructive procedures. The FlowCOUPLER Device includes a pair of permanently implanted rings which secure the anastomosis and a removable Doppler probe that is press-fit onto one of the rings. When the FlowCOUPLER Device is used in conjunction with the FlowCOUPLER Monitor, the FlowCOUPLER System is intended to detect blood flow and confirm vessel patency intra-operatively and post-operatively at the anastomotic site.
• GEM(TM), FLOWCOUPLER(R), 3.5 mm, STERILE EO, Rx only, 1 FLOWCOUPLER, REF GEM2755-FC Product Usage: The FlowCOUPLER Device is a single use, implantable device that is intended to be used in the end-to-end anastomosis of veins and arteries normally encountered in microsurgical and vascular reconstructive procedures. The FlowCOUPLER Device includes a pair of permanently implanted rings which secure the anastomosis and a removable Doppler probe that is press-fit onto one of the rings. When the FlowCOUPLER Device is used in conjunction with the FlowCOUPLER Monitor, the FlowCOUPLER System is intended to detect blood flow and confirm vessel patency intra-operatively and post-operatively at the anastomotic site.
• Baxter INTERLINK System, Y-Type Solution Set, 78 (2.0 m), 2 Injection Sites, Male Luer Lock Adapter, 1C8581 s, Product Usage: C8581: For the administration of fluids from a container into the patients vascular system through a vascular access device. .
• GEM(TM), FLOWCOUPLER(R), 2.5 mm, STERILE EO, Rx only, 1 FLOWCOUPLER, REF GEM2753-FC. Product Usage: The FlowCOUPLER Device is a single use, implantable device that is intended to be used in the end-to-end anastomosis of veins and arteries normally encountered in microsurgical and vascular reconstructive procedures. The FlowCOUPLER Device includes a pair of permanently implanted rings which secure the anastomosis and a removable Doppler probe that is press-fit onto one of the rings. When the FlowCOUPLER Device is used in conjunction with the FlowCOUPLER Monitor, the FlowCOUPLER System is intended to detect blood flow and confirm vessel patency intra-operatively and post-operatively at the anastomotic site.
• 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.