Bayer recalls Codan Filter (BC 693) used with Medrad PAS and Intego PET Infusion systems due to potential loose particulate when dust cap is removed. Affected batch numbers listed in product description.
Bayer has received reports of loose particulate in the filter when the dust cap is removed. Bayer conducted further testing confirming the dust cap may generate particulate which may potentially enter the fluid path.
Bayer is recalling Codan Filter (BC 693) used with Medrad Patient Administration Sets and Intego PET Infusion systems because testing found loose particulate may enter the fluid path when the dust cap is removed. This could potentially cause issues with IV treatments.
The dust cap on the Codan Filter can generate loose particulate that may enter the fluid path during IV administration. This could potentially cause blockages or other issues in the IV system if particulate enters the fluid path.
Healthcare professionals using the Codan Filter with Medrad PAS or Intego PET Infusion systems are most at risk. Patients receiving IV treatments through these systems may be affected if the filter is used without proper maintenance.
Check for Codan Filter (BC 693) with batch numbers listed in the product description: 14888, 72498, 72789, 74023, 75221, 17061, 72501, 72790, 74161, 75277, 20046, 72529, 72990, 74162, 75278, 20056, 72541, 73365, 74568, 75434, 70091, 72639, 73372, 74569, 75435, 72354, 72677, 73600, 74570, 75482, 72362, 72713, 73827, 74571, 75603, 72365, 72714, 73944, 74758, 75625, 72422, 72788, 74022, 75220, 75733.
Identify the batch number on your Codan Filter (BC 693) to see if it matches the affected list: 14888, 72498, 72789, 74023, 75221, 17061, 72501, 72790, 74161, 75277, 20046, 72529, 72990, 74162, 75278, 20056, 72541, 73365, 74568, 75434, 70091, 72639, 73372, 74569, 75435, 72354, 72677, 73600, 74570, 75482, 72362, 72713, 73827, 74571, 75603, 72365, 72714, 73944, 74758, 75625, 72422, 72788, 74022, 75220, 75733.
The recall states that particulate may enter the fluid path when the dust cap is removed, but the filter is safe if used with proper maintenance.
The official recall does not specify a remedy, so check the batch number to see if it's affected and contact Bayer for further instructions.
Check the batch number on your Codan Filter (BC 693) against the list of affected batch numbers provided in the product description.
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Subject: Recall Z-0097-2019 — Bayer Bayer Hello, I own a Bayer that is covered by recall Z-0097-2019 from Bayer. 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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