Baxter recalls MiniCap Extended Life PD Transfer Sets with Twist Clamp (5C448: 5C4482EJ) that may leak or crack when exposed to cleaning products like bleach or hydrogen peroxide.
Cleaning products, containing, but not limited to, hydrogen peroxide, bleach, alcohol, or antiseptic agents and solvent, such as those containing acetone, toluene, xylene, or cyclohexanone may cause damage, such as leaking or cracking, to the MiniCap Extended Life PD transfer sets.
Baxter is recalling MiniCap Extended Life PD Transfer Sets with Twist Clamp (model 5C4482EJ) because certain cleaning products can cause leaks or cracks. This could lead to improper use or contamination of medical devices.
The transfer sets can leak or crack when exposed to cleaning products like bleach, hydrogen peroxide, alcohol, or antiseptic agents. This may cause contamination or improper function of the medical device.
Patients using Baxter MiniCap Extended Life PD Transfer Sets with Twist Clamp (model 5C4482EJ) are affected. Healthcare workers handling these devices during medical procedures are at higher risk.
Check for the model number 5C4482EJ on the transfer set. The product was sold with all lot numbers within expiry dates.
Look for the model number 5C4482EJ on the transfer set.
Cleaning products like bleach or hydrogen peroxide may cause leaks or cracks in the MiniCap Extended Life PD Transfer Sets.
Cleaning products containing hydrogen peroxide, bleach, alcohol, antiseptic agents, or solvents like acetone, toluene, xylene, or cyclohexanone.
The product has model number 5C4482EJ and was sold with all lot numbers within expiry dates.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Baxter to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0573-2022 — Baxter Baxter Hello, I own a Baxter that is covered by recall Z-0573-2022 from Baxter. 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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