Baxter Healthcare Corp. Rt. Baxter Continuous Epidural Anesthesia Trays that contain BD Catheter Connectors; Sterile, single use only kits containing an epidural needle, epidural catheter, glass LOR syringe and non-latex components for the preparation and insertion of the epidural needle and catheter; Assembled by Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL U.S.A. Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Baxter Continuous Epidural Anesthesia Trays that contain BD Catheter Connectors; Sterile, single use only kits containing an epidural needle, epidural catheter, glass LOR syringe and non-latex components for the preparation and insertion of the epidural needle and catheter; Assembled by Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL U.S.A.
Brand
Baxter Healthcare Corp. Rt.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
product code 1T1571, lot GD822999, product code 1T1672, lot GD822908, product code 1T2574, lot GD822791, product code1T2673, lot GD822619, product code 1T5681, lot GD822536
Products Sold
product code 1T1571, lot GD822999; product code 1T1672, lot GD822908; product code 1T2574, lot GD822791; product code1T2673, lot GD822619; product code 1T5681, lot GD822536
Baxter Healthcare Corp. Rt. is recalling Baxter Continuous Epidural Anesthesia Trays that contain BD Catheter Connectors; Sterile, single use due to The BD catheter connector contained in the Epidural Anesthesia Trays may not fully secure the catheter and allows the catheter to either become loose . Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
The BD catheter connector contained in the Epidural Anesthesia Trays may not fully secure the catheter and allows the catheter to either become loose or disconnected from the connector.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Baxter sent Urgent Product Recall letters dated 1/10/06 to their customers, to the attention of the Director of Anesthesia, via first class mail on the same date. The accounts were informed that the BD catheter connector in the tray may not fully secure the catheter, resulting in the possible leakage or incomplete delivery of medication. The accounts were instructed to examine their inventory for the affected lots of product, remove it from inventory and destroy it for credit. Any questions were directed to the Center for One Baxter at 1-800-422-9837.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026