Baxter recalls two specific GEM NEUROTUBE mesh tubes for peripheral nerve repair due to brittleness that may crumble during handling or removal from packaging.
The product is brittle and potentially crumbling upon handling or when being removed from its package.
Baxter Healthcare is recalling two specific models of absorbable nerve repair mesh tubes because they can become brittle and crumble easily. This could cause injury during handling or when removing the tubes from their packaging.
The mesh tubes are made of a material that becomes brittle and may crumble when handled or removed from their packaging. This brittleness could lead to injury if the tubes break during use or handling.
Medical professionals using these specific GEM NEUROTUBE tubes for peripheral nerve repair are most at risk. Patients receiving the tubes as part of surgery are not directly affected by this recall.
Check for product codes 5311-01240-010 or 5311-01240-012. These tubes are used for peripheral nerve repair and were sold with lot number 19012112, expiring December 31, 2023.
Look for product codes 5311-01240-010 or 5311-01240-012 on the packaging.
The product is brittle and may crumble upon handling or when removed from its packaging, which could cause injury.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so no action is required beyond checking product codes.
The recall indicates the tubes may crumble, so they are not safe for use as described.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Baxter Healthcare to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1461-2023 — Baxter Healthcare Baxter Healthcare Hello, I own a Baxter Healthcare that is covered by recall Z-1461-2023 from Baxter Healthcare. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
