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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Brand Name: Intermate Infusion Pump. Indicated for the intravenous administration of medications.

Reported: July 3, 2013 Initiated: June 7, 2013 #Z-1603-2013

Product Description

Brand Name: Intermate Infusion Pump. Indicated for the intravenous administration of medications.

Reason for Recall

Baxter Healthcare Corporation (Baxter) is issuing an Urgent Product Recall for the products listed above due to an increase in rupture complaints. Baxter has implemented product and process improvements which have substantially improved product quality. Complaint rates for ruptures have since decreased. Baxter wants to ensure that no affected product remains in the field.

Details

Recalling Firm
Baxter Healthcare Corp.
Units Affected
3,255,096 total
Distribution
Distributed Nationwide and in Puerto Rico.
Location
Round Lake, IL

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Brand Name: Intermate Infusion Pump. Indicated for the intravenous administration of medications.. Recalled by Baxter Healthcare Corp.. Units affected: 3,255,096 total.
Why was this product recalled?
Baxter Healthcare Corporation (Baxter) is issuing an Urgent Product Recall for the products listed above due to an increase in rupture complaints. Baxter has implemented product and process improvements which have substantially improved product quality. Complaint rates for ruptures have since decreased. Baxter wants to ensure that no affected product remains in the field.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 3, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1603-2013.