Baxter recalls Duo-Vent IV solution sets over risk of air bubbles in patients
Baxter has issued a recall of its Duo-Vent solution sets and male Luer lock adapters after the FDA identified a risk that the devices could contain air bubbles in the drip chamber and tubing.
The presence of air bubbles could allow air to be delivered through the IV line to patients, which the FDA classifies as a Class I recall, the most serious type, because it may cause serious injury or death.
Baxter sent a letter to customers on June 30 advising them to immediately locate, isolate, and stop using the affected lot numbers (DR26C27062, DR26D14031, DR26E1305500085412014319), and to return the products for replacement.
Facilities are instructed to quarantine the devices, contact Baxter Healthcare Center for service, and inform relevant staff such as directors of nursing, pharmacy, purchasing, and risk management.
This writeup was produced by pharmadog from original reporting by fda medwatch.
Original headline: “Intravascular Administration Set Recall: Baxter Removes Duo-Vent Solution Sets”
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