The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-3083-2024·Announced 2024-09-25

Baxter EXACTAMIX pharmaceutical compounding inlets recalled for particulate contamination

Baxter Healthcare Corporation is recalling EXACTAMIX Inlet components due to particulate matter found in sterile fluid path tubing. Approximately 1.5 million units were distributed worldwide.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class I classification indicates a serious hazard requiring manufacturer recall action. Particulate contamination in pharmaceutical compounding device inlets could compromise medication sterility and safety, though no illnesses or injuries have been reported to date.

Plain-English summary

Baxter Healthcare Corporation has recalled EXACTAMIX Inlet components (product codes H938173, H938174, H938175, H938176) used with ExactaMix and ExactaMix Pro pharmaceutical compounding devices. The recall was initiated after Baxter received increased customer reports of particulate matter observed within inlet components, including within the sterile fluid path tubing, before use.

Approximately 1,548,782 units were distributed worldwide under UDI/DI 00085412475790, with affected lot numbers 803799 and lower. These are disposable inlets used in pharmaceutical compounding.

Particulate contamination in components used for pharmaceutical compounding could compromise medication sterility. Healthcare facilities and pharmacies should verify whether they have devices with the affected product codes and lot numbers.

The recalled product

Product
Baxter EXACTAMIX Inlet, Vented, High Volume Inlet, REF H938174, for use in a pharmaceutical compounding device
Manufacturer
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Hazard
  • particulate-contamination

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)

  • UDI/DI 00085412475790
  • Lot Numbers: 803799 and lower

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.