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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

MARS Treatment Kit, Use only with MARS(R) Monitor 1TC, GAMBRO, Product Code 800541

Reported: January 31, 2018 Initiated: December 21, 2017 #Z-0411-2018

Product Description

MARS Treatment Kit, Use only with MARS(R) Monitor 1TC, GAMBRO, Product Code 800541

Reason for Recall

Baxter has received customer complaints regarding leakage in the albumin circuit. The leakage was caused by an inadequate adhesive connection of the tubing to the Hansen connector of the MARS Tube Set which is part of the MARS Treatment Kit.

Details

Units Affected
186 units
Distribution
US, Germany, Sweden, Italy, Belgium, Portugal, Spain, France, Russia, Poland, Turkey, China, Thailand, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Korea, and Mexico.
Location
Deerfield, IL

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
MARS Treatment Kit, Use only with MARS(R) Monitor 1TC, GAMBRO, Product Code 800541. Recalled by Baxter Healthcare Corporation. Units affected: 186 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Baxter has received customer complaints regarding leakage in the albumin circuit. The leakage was caused by an inadequate adhesive connection of the tubing to the Hansen connector of the MARS Tube Set which is part of the MARS Treatment Kit.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on January 31, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0411-2018.