The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1227-2015·Announced 2015-03-11

Baxter Recalls Syringe Tip Caps for Missing Latex Symbol

Baxter is recalling Self-Righting Syringe Tip Caps because the latex symbol is missing from the labels.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard is a minor labeling error (missing latex symbol) without reported injuries or illnesses.

Plain-English summary

Baxter Corporation is recalling Self-Righting Syringe Tip Caps and Self-Righting DISCPAC Syringe Tip Caps. The recall involves 1,404,230 units that were distributed nationwide.

The reason for the recall is that the products were manufactured and shipped with a missing latex symbol on both single and case labels. This labeling error affects all DiscPac products with expiry dates up to October 2017.

Healthcare facilities and consumers should stop using these products and contact Baxter Corporation for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Baxter, Self-Righting Syringe Tip Caps, Self-Righting DISCPAC Syringe Tip Caps. Product codes H93866100, H93869100, H93866025, H93867025, H93867100, H938671025, H938671100, H938673025, H938673100, H938674025, H938674100, H938676025, H938676100, H938677025, H938677100, H938679
Affected units
1,404,230

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • All DiscPac products are affected within expiry up to October 2017

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Same manufacturer · Baxter Corporation Englewood

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