Baxter CLEARLINK System Non-DEHP Three Lead Extension Set. 6.0" (15 cm), 1.0 mL, Luer Activated Valve, male Luer Lock Adapter, Sterile, nonpyrogenic, Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield IL 60015. For use with a vascular access device for the administration of drugs and solutions. The Clearlink Luer Activated Valve is an in-line injection site, which can be connected to standard male Luer adapters for continuous or intermittent fluid administration or the withdrawal of fluids.

The firm is issuing a voluntary recall due to the potential for pinholes in the packaging. Pinholes are a breach in the sterile barrier and could lead to potential contamination.

Baxter sent an Urgent Product Recall letter dated September 9, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. Actions to be taken by Customer/User: 1. Locate and remove all affected product from your facility. If you distribute these products to other facilities or departments within your institution, please forward a copy of this communication to ensure that they locate and remove affected product from potential use. The product code and lot number can be found on the shipping carton label and individual product package. 2. Acknowledge your receipt of this recall notification by completing the attached Customer Reply Form (Attachment 1) and return it to Baxter by either faxing it to 224-270-5457 or scanning and emailing it to [email protected]. Returning the Customer Reply Form promptly will prevent you from receiving repeat notifications. 3. The affected product should be returned for credit by contacting Baxter Healthcare Center for Service. The Center for Service can be reached at 888-229-0001 between the hours of 7:00 am and 6:00 pm Central Time. Please have your Baxter eight-digit ship-to account number ready when calling.Please have the product code and lot number(s) available.