The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1833-2020·Announced 2020-05-06

Baxter Prismaflex System Recall for Connector Usage Safety Information

Baxter Healthcare is issuing a Class II recall for 133 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, but the source text describes it as a communication of safety information regarding proper use rather than a defect causing injury or hospitalization, fitting the criteria for a voluntary precautionary recall or minor labeling/instruction issue.

Plain-English summary

Baxter Healthcare Corporation is recalling 133 units of the Prismaflex System, including the Prismaflex Control Unit. The recall is classified as Class II by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The affected products were distributed in the United States and Puerto Rico.

The recall is being conducted to communicate safety information from the Prismaflex Operator's Manual regarding the proper use of connectors with the Prismaflex system. The source text does not specify any reported injuries, illnesses, or specific defects beyond the need for this safety communication.

Healthcare providers and consumers should refer to the Prismaflex Operator's Manual for instructions on the proper use of connectors. No specific corrective actions, such as returns or refunds, are detailed in the provided source text.

The recalled product

Product
Prismaflex System, Prismaflex Control Unit
Affected units
133

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 (2)

  • Product Code:955792
  • GTIN 07332414126766

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 →