Baxter Clearlink System Non-DEHP Y-Type Catheter Extension Set, 6.5" (16.5 cm), Vol 1.2 mL, Luer Activated Valve for I.V. Access, Male Luer Lock Adapter with Retractable Collar; an Rx sterile device; Manufactured by an affiliate of Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL 60015 USA, Made in Costa Rica; product 2N8377 For the administration of drugs and solutions to a patient's vascular system through a vascular access device.

During packaging testing, Baxter observed tears and pinholes in Chevron-style pouches for certain infusion disposable products. The pinholes and tears could compromise the sterile barrier properties of the pouch.

Baxter Healthcare Corporation sent an Urgent Product Recall letter dated September 9, 2010, to all customers. The letter identified the product, the problem and the action to be taken by the customer. The customers were requested to examine their inventory in all locations to determine if they had any of the affected lots of the affected product codes and to remove the affected product from their inventory; they were to call the Baxter Healthcare Center for Service at 1-888-229-0001 to return the affected product, request a credit, or request replacement product; complete the attached customer reply form confirming their receipt of the letter and fax it to Baxter at the number provided on the form. Dealers, wholesalers and distributors were requested to notify their customers of this action so they could comply with the procedures listed above. Any questions regarding the communication were directed to The Center for One Baxter at 1-800-422-9837 during the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm CST.