—#188473

Product

Baxter PrismaFlex, REF numbers: a) 106696 (M 60 SET) b) 106697 (M 100 SET) Expansion: c) 107144 (TPE2000 SET) d) 115307 (M 150 SET) e) 115309 (ST 100 SET) f) 955467 (M 150 SET) g) 955468 (ST 100 SET) h) 955595 (M 100 SET) i) 955596 (ST 150 SET) Used with Prismaflex or PrisMax control units for continuous fluid management and renal replacement therapies.

FDA product code: KDI — Dialyzer, High Permeability With Or Without Sealed Dialysate System
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Gastroenterology, Urology
510(k) numbers: K041005
Affected lot / code info: a) 106696, Lot Numbers: 20B2329M b) 106697, Lot Numbers: 20B2323M, 20B2328M (expanded to include 20B2326M) Expansion: c) 107144, Lot Number 20B2325M d) 115307, Lot Number 20B2321M e) 115309, Lot Number 20B2310M and 20F0201 f) 955467, Lot Numbers 20A2604M, 20A2606M, 20A2607M, 20A2608M, 20B2331M, 20B2332M, 20B2333M, 20B2334M, 20B2335M, 20B2336M, 20B2347M, 20A2605M g) 955468, Lot Numbers 20A2602M, 20A2603M, 20B2308M, 20B2311M, 20B2312M, and 20B2324M h) 955595, Lot Numbers 20A2609M, 20A2610M, 20B2337M, 20B2338M, 20B2339M, 20B2340M, 20B2341M, 20B2342M, 20B2343M, 20B2344M, 20B2345M, and 20B2346M i) 955596, Lot Numbers 20A2601M, 20B2302M, and 20B2309M

Why it was recalled

Products labeled as sterile were distributed, but may not have been sterilized. " Baxter confirmed Steril Milano observed nonconformances that were not reported to Baxter. Data was manipulated to appear to be conforming

Root cause (FDA determination)

Vendor change control

Action the firm took

The firm notified its consignees of the recall by letter on 07/22/2021. The letter explained the issue and requested the return of the affected product. Distributors were directed to notified their consignees.

Recalling firm

Firm: Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Address: 1 Baxter Pkwy, Deerfield, Illinois 60015-4625

Distribution

Distribution pattern: US Nationwide distribution.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2021-07-22
Terminated: 2024-01-17
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #188473. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.