Baxter Healthcare Corporation
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- 2024-08-14FDA-DeviceClass IIBaxter PST 500 U, Precision Surgical Table, Part number (product code) 4080300
Baxter Healthcare Corporation is issuing an Urgent Medical Device Correction for the PST 500 U Precision Surgical Table due to a potential issue with loose spring pins in the spindle drives. This can cause the tabletop to unexpectedly tilt or move at any time, even without active use of the surgical table. This could potentially result in unintentional patient movement during surgical procedures and/or preparation for surgical procedures, including transport.
- 2024-07-24FDA-DeviceClass IVolara System. Blue Ventilator Adapter Module. Intermittent positive pressure breathing device component.
Potential of the handset plug to disconnect from the nebulizer port on the blue ventilator adapter. The handset plug is required to ensure proper operation and ventilator gas flow.
- 2024-07-24FDA-DeviceClass IVolara System. Single Patient Use (SPU) Circuit 5kit for Volara and Single Patient Use (SPU) Circuit kit for Volara. Intermittent positive pressure breathing device.
Potential of the handset plug to disconnect from the nebulizer port on the blue ventilator adapter. The handset plug is required to ensure proper operation and ventilator gas flow.
- 2024-07-17FDA-DeviceClass IIBraun Thermoscan¿ PRO 6000 Ear Thermometer
The Braun Thermoscan PRO 6000 ear thermometers may have been shipped with a compact disc (CD) containing an outdated version of the Instructions for Use (IFU).
- 2024-07-17FDA-DeviceClass IIWelch Allyn CP150 Electrocardiograph with Spirometry Option, Product Code: CP150A-1ENB. The Electrocardiograph is one of the tools that clinicians use to evaluate, diagnose, and monitor patient cardiac function.
During manufacturing, the step to install an Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Absorber was omitted. The purpose of the EMI absorber is to prevent EMI leakage that might potentially affect other devices in the vicinity or the device itself may be vulnerable to EMI resulting in device malfunction or unavailability.
- 2024-07-17FDA-DeviceClass IIiLED 7 surgical lights, Model Numbers: a) 4068110 (Ceiling Single Surgical Light); b) 4068120 (Mobile Surgical Light); c) 4068140 (Pendant Surgical Light); d) 4068210 (Ceiling Duo Surgical Lights); e) 4068310 (Ceiling Trio Surgical Lights); f) 4068410 (Ceiling Quad Surgical Lights)
Baxter Healthcare Corporation is issuing an Urgent Medical Device Correction due to customer reports of thermal skin injuries when using the iLED 7 surgical light system products listed below. Specific VidiaPort and Trulight product codes are also impacted as they are equipped with iLED 7 light-heads
- 2024-07-17FDA-DeviceClass IITrulight 5000/3000 Surgical Light, model numbers: a) 4038210 (Duo Surgical Lights}; b) 4038310 (Trio/Quad Surgical Lights)
Baxter Healthcare Corporation is issuing an Urgent Medical Device Correction due to customer reports of thermal skin injuries when using the iLED 7 surgical light system products listed below. Specific VidiaPort and Trulight product codes are also impacted as they are equipped with iLED 7 light-heads
- 2024-07-17FDA-DeviceClass IIVidiaPort carrying arm, mount for auxiliary products, model numbers: a) 4028110 (Ceiling Single Surgical Light); b) 4028210 (Ceiling Duo Surgical Lights); c) 4028310 (Ceiling Trio Surgical Lights)
Baxter Healthcare Corporation is issuing an Urgent Medical Device Correction due to customer reports of thermal skin injuries when using the iLED 7 surgical light system products listed below. Specific VidiaPort and Trulight product codes are also impacted as they are equipped with iLED 7 light-heads
- 2024-07-17FDA-DrugClass IIDianeal Low Calcium (2.5 mEq/L) Peritoneal Dialysis Solution with 2.5% Dextrose, For Intraperitoneal Administration Only, 6000 mL per bag, Rx Only, Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL 60015 USA. NDC: 0941-0457-01
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Potential presence of leaks originating from the Connector Assembly component.
- 2024-07-03FDA-DeviceClass ILife2000 Ventilator, Product Code: MS-01-0118, which is contained in the Life2000 Ventilator System, with Product Codes BT-20-0002, BT-20-0002A and BT-20-0002AP. The Life2000 ventilation system includes the Life2000 ventilator which has its individual label.
Potential for certain Life2000 ventilator systems to either fail to charge or have intermittent charging behavior due to damage to the battery charger dongle. Damage of the battery charger dongle prevents the ventilator's internal battery from charging.
- 2024-06-26FDA-DeviceClass IICentrella Max - The Centrella Smart+ Bed is intended for use in healthcare environments as a patient support system to prevent and/or treat pressure injuries.Multiple model numbers of Centrella Max mattresses and pro+ mattresses. (1) Centrella Max Surface, REF P7922A01; (2) Centrella Max Surface, REF P7922A02; (3) Centrella Max Surface with X-Ray, REF P7922A03; (4) Centrella Max,Narrow, Rental, REF P7922ARENT01; (5) Centrella Pro+ 36" Surface with X-Ray, REF P7923A01; (6) Centrella Pro+
There is a potential for the top cover of the hospital bed mattress to delaminate as a result of improper cleaning and lack of adequate details on the appropriate use of cleaning agents containing bleach.
- 2024-05-22FDA-DeviceClass IISpectrum IQ Infusion pump, Product Code 357009
There is a potential for cracks on the mount of the front panel of the device.
- 2024-05-15FDA-DeviceClass IIBaxter Spectrum IQ Infusion Pump, Product Code 3570009
One device was improperly performed testing prior to release from a Service Center.
- 2024-05-01FDA-DeviceClass IIBaxter Seprafilm Adhesion Barrier 1 Half Sheet, 5-PK, REF 664103, for use in abdominal and pelvic surgery
Product was distributed in the United States without proper regulatory approval.
- 2024-04-24FDA-DeviceClass IISurgical Tools and Cardiovascular Specialty marketing brochures, Reference numbers: US-AS18-210002 Surgical Tools Brochure 2021, US-AS18-210004 Surgical Tools Website v1, and US-AS46-230002 CV Specialty Brochure US version which affect: Vascular Probe, Item Numbers: a) 7081015, b) 7081015ES, c) 7081520, d) 7081520ES, e) 7082025, f) 7082025ES, g) 7151015, h) 7151015ES, i) 7151520, j) 7151520ES, k) 7152025, l) 7152025ES, m) 7451015, n) 7451015ES, o) 7451520, p) 7451520ES, q) 7452025, r) 745202
The Surgical Tools and Cardiovascular Specialty marketing brochures distributed for Flo-Rester Disposable Internal Vessel Occluder, Flo-Thru Intraluminal Shunt, and Vascular Probe Intravascular Probe contain inaccurate content that does not align with the products Instructions for Use (IFU).
- 2024-04-24FDA-DeviceClass IISurgical Tools and Cardiovascular Specialty marketing brochures, Reference numbers: US-AS18-210002 Surgical Tools Brochure 2021, US-AS18-210004 Surgical Tools Website v1, and US-AS46-230002 CV Specialty Brochure US version which affect: Flo-Thru Intraluminal Shunt, Item Numbers: a) FT12100, b) FT12125, c) FT12150, d) FT12175, e) FT12200, f) FT12225, g) FT12250, h) FT12275, i) FT12300,
The Surgical Tools and Cardiovascular Specialty marketing brochures distributed for Flo-Rester Disposable Internal Vessel Occluder, Flo-Thru Intraluminal Shunt, and Vascular Probe Intravascular Probe contain inaccurate content that does not align with the products Instructions for Use (IFU).
- 2024-04-24FDA-DeviceClass IISurgical Tools and Cardiovascular Specialty marketing brochures, Reference numbers: US-AS18-210002 Surgical Tools Brochure 2021, US-AS18-210004 Surgical Tools Website v1, and US-AS46-230002 CV Specialty Brochure US version which affect: Flo-Rester Disposable Internal Vessel Occluder, Item Numbers: a) 50100, b) 50125, c) 50150, d) 50175, e) 50200, f) 50225, g) 50250, h) 50275, i) 50300, j) 50350, k) 50400, l) 50450BIOS, m) 60100, n) 60125BIOS, o) 60150BIOS, p) 60175, q) 60200BIOS, r) 60225BI
The Surgical Tools and Cardiovascular Specialty marketing brochures distributed for Flo-Rester Disposable Internal Vessel Occluder, Flo-Thru Intraluminal Shunt, and Vascular Probe Intravascular Probe contain inaccurate content that does not align with the products Instructions for Use (IFU).
- 2024-04-17FDA-DeviceClass IIPower Cords, marketed under the following models: a) CORD,METAL EARTH PIN, 2.5A,250V,2.5M,C7, 714682; b) PLFM CLASS II POWER CORD - AUSTRALIA, 716010; c) PLFM CLASS II POWER CORD - EUROPE, 716012; d) POWER CORD,AUSTRALIA,2.5A,250V,2.5M,C7, 008-0910-00; e) POWER CORD,EUROPEAN,2.5A,250V,2.5M,C7, 008-0912-00; f) LINE CORD (EURO), 4500-402; g) LINE CORD (UK), 4500-404; h) LINE CORD (AUS), 4500-406
Baxter received reports of an issue related to the construction of the power cord not meeting the insulation rating per country-specific requirements and international electrical standards.
- 2024-04-17FDA-DeviceClass IIHillrom Welch Allyn Spot Vision Screener VS100, marketed under the following models: a) SPOT VISION SCREENER,W/O CASE,PLUG2/EUR, VS100-2; b) SPOT VISION SCREENER,W/O CASE,PLUG4/UK, VS100-4; c) SPOT VISION SCREENER,W/O CASE,PLUG7/SA, VS100-7; d) SPOT VISION SCREENER,W/CASE,PLUG2/EUR, VS100S-2; e) SPOT VISION SCREENER,W/CASE,PLUG4/UK, VS100S-4; f) SPOT VISION SCREENER,W/CASE,PLUG7/SA, VS100S-7; g) SPOT VISION SCREENER W/CASE, BRAZIL, VS100S-Z; h) SPOT VS POWER SUPPLY SET/PLUG2/EUR
Baxter received reports of an issue related to the construction of the power cord not meeting the insulation rating per country-specific requirements and international electrical standards.
- 2024-04-17FDA-DeviceClass IIHillrom Welch Allyn Connex ProBP 3400 Digital Blood Pressure Device, marketed under the following models: a) PROBP 3400, SUREBP, BLUETOOTH, MOBILE,EU, Product Code 34BFST-2; b) PROBP 3400, SUREBP, BLUETOOTH, MOBILE,UK, Product Code 34BFST-4; c) PROBP 3400, SUREBP, BLUETOOTH, MOBILE,AU, Product Code 34BFST-6; d) PROBP 3400, BLUETOOTH, MOBILE, EU, Product Code 34BXST-2; e) PROBP 3400, BLUETOOTH, MOBILE, UK, Product Code 34BXST-4; f) PROBP 3400, BLUETOOTH, MOBILE, ZA, Product Code 34BX
Baxter received reports of an issue related to the construction of the power cord not meeting the insulation rating per country-specific requirements and international electrical standards.
- 2024-04-10FDA-DeviceClass IIHill-Rom PRO+ 36" MRS Surface, REF P7924A03, The pro+ mattress is intended for patient support and for the prevention and/or treatment of pressure injuries.
Inconsistencies were identified with service records associated with corrections performed for a previous Medical Device Correction issued by Baxter (ref number: FA-2022-026). Your devices have been identified as potentially impacted by these service inconsistencies and therefore, Baxter will need to reassess the impacted mattresses to confirm they have been corrected as identified by the service order, and to confirm the correct serial numbers have been identified.
- 2024-04-03FDA-DeviceClass IIBaxter Supple Peri-Guard Repair Patch (new product codes): a) SPG0404, b) SPG0406, c) SPG0608, d) SPG0814, e) SPG1016
A new contraindication was added to the IFU which states that Peri-Guard Repair Patch should not be used in neurosurgery since the product endotoxin level may be higher than the allowable limit for cerebrospinal fluid-contacting devices and Supple Peri-Guard Repair Patch should not be used in neurosurgery since the product endotoxin level may be higher than the allowable limit for cerebrospinal fluid-contacting devices.
- 2024-04-03FDA-DeviceClass IIBaxter Peri-Guard Repair Patch (new product codes): a) PG0404, b) PG0608, c) PG0814, d) PG1016, e) PG1225
A new contraindication was added to the IFU which states that Peri-Guard Repair Patch should not be used in neurosurgery since the product endotoxin level may be higher than the allowable limit for cerebrospinal fluid-contacting devices and Supple Peri-Guard Repair Patch should not be used in neurosurgery since the product endotoxin level may be higher than the allowable limit for cerebrospinal fluid-contacting devices.
- 2024-04-03FDA-DeviceClass IIBaxter Supple Peri-Guard Repair Patch (legacy product codes): a) PC0404SNBIO, b) PC0608NSBIO, c) PC0814SNBIO, d) PC1016SNBIO
A new contraindication was added to the IFU which states that Peri-Guard Repair Patch should not be used in neurosurgery since the product endotoxin level may be higher than the allowable limit for cerebrospinal fluid-contacting devices and Supple Peri-Guard Repair Patch should not be used in neurosurgery since the product endotoxin level may be higher than the allowable limit for cerebrospinal fluid-contacting devices.
- 2024-04-03FDA-DeviceClass IIBaxter Peri-Guard Repair Patch (legacy product codes): a) PC0404NBIO, b) PC0608NBIO, c) PC0814NBIO, d) PC1016NBIO
A new contraindication was added to the IFU which states that Peri-Guard Repair Patch should not be used in neurosurgery since the product endotoxin level may be higher than the allowable limit for cerebrospinal fluid-contacting devices and Supple Peri-Guard Repair Patch should not be used in neurosurgery since the product endotoxin level may be higher than the allowable limit for cerebrospinal fluid-contacting devices.
- 2024-03-27FDA-DeviceClass IIHDS Traction Boot II, REF AR-6529-23, The Traction Boot is designed to position, support and/or distract the patient's foot for hip surgery
Baxter Healthcare Corporation is issuing an Urgent Medical Device Recall for the Hip Distraction System, Traction Boot II, due to the boots being assembled incorrectly. The locking ridge on the front face of the boot key socket is facing upwards, which prevents the socket mechanism on the traction boot from attaching properly to the spar of the traction system. This will cause the boot to detach from the traction system.
- 2024-03-20FDA-DeviceClass IICLEARLINK Non-DEHP Solution Set Luer Lock Adapter, Product Code 2R8401
Baxter Healthcare Corporation is issuing an Urgent Medical Device Recall for the Clearlink Non-DEHP solution set listed below due to potential leaks originating from the drip chamber.
- 2024-03-20FDA-DeviceClass IISTERIS Boot Assembly, Traction Device, OT 1000, Part Number REF 10009192
Three lots of the Boot Assembly, Traction Device are being recalled due to due to a customer report of an incorrectly oriented locking pin which caused the boot to detach from the traction system. If an impacted device is used during surgery, the boot may detach from the traction system, potentially leading to patient harm and a delay in surgery.
- 2024-02-28FDA-DeviceClass IBaxter Exactamix Pro 2400, REF EXM24DY
An error was identified in software versions 2.0.8 and 2.1.8 while using the "Use Some Overfill" feature which may lead to over-delivery of an ingredient. This issue can result in redundant ingredient delivery of the requested overfill volume.
- 2024-02-28FDA-DeviceClass IBaxter Exactamix Pro 1200, REF EXM12DY
An error was identified in software versions 2.0.8 and 2.1.8 while using the "Use Some Overfill" feature which may lead to over-delivery of an ingredient. This issue can result in redundant ingredient delivery of the requested overfill volume.
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