Baxter Interlink System Straight Type Blood Set with 40 and 150 Micron Dual Screen Filter, Length 86" (2.2 m), Injection Site, Male Luer Lock Adapter; an Rx sterile, nonpyrogenic fluid pathway for the removal of microaggregates from whole blood or red blood cells and transfusion of platelets; Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL 60015 USA; product code 4C6832 Intended use: for the removal of microaggregates from whole blood or red blood cells and transfusion of platelets

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.