Baxter Interlink System Continu-Flo Solution Set, 69" (1.8 m), 2 Injection Sites, Male Luer Lock Adapter, Standard Bore 4-Way Stopcock with Rotating Male Luer Lock,, Extension Set, 61" (155 cm), Vol. 8.5 mL, 2 Injection Sites, Male Luer Lock Adapter with Retractable Collar; an Rx sterile, nonpyrogenic fluid pathway for the administration of sterile I.V. fluids to the patient; Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL 60015 USA; product code 1C8371 Intended use: for the administration of drug and solutions to patient's vascular system through a vascular access device

During production of the IV sets, solvent was inadvertently applied to the locking collar of the male luer connector, which may have damaged the component, preventing proper engagement of the locking collar to secure a connection.

The firm, Baxter, sent an "Urgent Product Recall" letter dated December 6, 2011, via first class mail to its customers. The letter described the product, problem, and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to inspect all locations where their facility's inventory is located for products with the affected lot numbers; return the affected product; request a credit or replacement by calling Baxter Healthcare Center for Service at 1-888-229-0001 between 7:00am to 6:00pm Central time, Monday through Friday; complete and return the attached Customer Reply Form via fax to: 1-847-270-5457, or scan and email to [email protected]; and if they are a dealer, wholesaler, or distributor/reseller that distributed any affected product to other facilities, please notify their customers of this recall. If you have any questions regarding the communication, please call The Center for One Baxter at 1-800-422-9837 during the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm CST.