The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1828-2020·Announced 2020-05-06

Baxter Prismaflex System Recall for Connector Usage Safety Information

Baxter Healthcare is recalling 4,946 Prismaflex Systems to communicate safety information regarding the proper use of connectors.

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 involves communicating safety information regarding proper use, which aligns with the rubric for minor labeling or usage errors without reported injuries.

Plain-English summary

Baxter Healthcare Corporation is recalling 4,946 units of the Prismaflex System and Prismaflex Control Unit. The recall is being conducted to communicate safety information from the Prismaflex Operator's Manual regarding the proper use of connectors with the system.

The affected products were distributed in the United States and Puerto Rico. The specific product code is 107493 with GTIN 07332414073718.

Consumers and healthcare facilities should refer to the Prismaflex Operator's Manual for the correct usage of connectors to ensure safe operation of the device.

The recalled product

Product
Prismaflex System, Prismaflex Control Unit
Affected units
4,946

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)

  • Product Code: 107493 GTIN 07332414073718

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 6 recalled by Baxter Healthcare Corporation under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 6 products in this recall →