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Open, Classified

Baxter Supple Peri-Guard Repair Patch (new product codes): a) SPG0404, b) SPG0406, c) SPG0608, d) SPG0814, e) SPG1016

FDA Recall Z-1380-2024 · Posted 2024-03-26

Recall StatusOpen, Classified
Product CodeFTM
Date Initiated2024-02-28
Product Quantity4774 units

Reason for Recall

A new contraindication was added to the IFU which states that Peri-Guard Repair Patch should not be used in neurosurgery since the product endotoxin level may be higher than the allowable limit for cerebrospinal fluid-contacting devices and Supple Peri-Guard Repair Patch should not be used in neurosurgery since the product endotoxin level may be higher than the allowable limit for cerebrospinal fluid-contacting devices.

Firm Action

Baxter issued a "SAFETY ALERT" to its consignees on 02/28/2024 via USPS first class mail. the notice explained the problem, potential hazard involved with off-label use of the product and the actions to be taken. The firm requested that the notice be forwarded all affected facilities or departments with institutions. Distributors are directed to notify their customers. For questions, contact Baxter Healthcare Center for Service at 888-229-0001, between the hours of 7:00 am and 6:00 pm Central Time, Monday through Friday.

Root Cause

Labeling Change Control

Distribution Pattern

US Distribution to states of: CT, VA, TX, PA and IL; and OUS (foreign) countries of: Austria, Finland, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and United Kingdom.

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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