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.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Devices): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).
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…
- Manufacturer
- Baxter Corporation Englewood
- Hazard
- 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.
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