Baxter Healthcare Corp. Rt Baxter Lineo Opticap Disconnect Cap, product codes R5C4599Q (English) and N5C4599Q (dual English/French label); Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL 60015 USA; 30 units per case Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Baxter Lineo Opticap Disconnect Cap, product codes R5C4599Q (English) and N5C4599Q (dual English/French label); Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL 60015 USA; 30 units per case
Brand
Baxter Healthcare Corp. Rt
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Product code R5C4599Q, lots H03J02029 and H03J27067 and product code N5C4599Q, lots H03I18083, H03I23018 and H03J29022
Products Sold
Product code R5C4599Q, lots H03J02029 and H03J27067 and product code N5C4599Q, lots H03I18083, H03I23018 and H03J29022
Baxter Healthcare Corp. Rt is recalling Baxter Lineo Opticap Disconnect Cap, product codes R5C4599Q (English) and N5C4599Q (dual English/Fre due to Reports of loosening of the connections and disconnection of the device.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Reports of loosening of the connections and disconnection of the device.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Baxter sent recall letters dated 12/5/03 to the accounts in the United Kingdom and recall letters dated 12/8/03 to the accounts in Canada, informing them of the reports of loosening of the connections and disconnection of the device, and requesting that they discontinue use of product codes involved and revert the enrolled patients back to their traditional connection system.
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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