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Terminated

Master Drug Library Software version 8.0, Product Code 35723V080, to be used with SIGMA Spectrum Infusion System (Pump) version 8.0, Product Code 35700BAX2 The SIGMA Spectrum Infusion Pump with Master Drug Library (MDL) is intended to be used for the controlled administration of fluids.

FDA Recall Z-1451-2015 · Posted 2015-04-16

Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeFRN
Date Initiated2015-03-02
Date Terminated2018-05-22
Product Quantity58 MDLs

Reason for Recall

Loading/Bolus default dose settings in the Master Drug Library and the values shown on the pump during programming may differ. MDL drug dose time in seconds will round to the nearest integer in minutes on the pump dose setup screen (20 sec may show as 1 min on the pump display). The pump will administer drugs as configured. The discrepancy may cause therapy delay or unintended rate of delivery.

Firm Action

The firm, Baxter, sent an "Urgent Device Correction" letter dated 3/05/2015 with MDL Instructions were sent to all affected users via USPS First Class Mail on 3/05/2015. All four (4) limited launch locations with Master Drug Library (MDL) version 8.0 with SIGMA Spectrum Infusion System version 8.0 were notified via phone call on 3/02/2015. The letter describes the product, problem and actions to be taken. Baxter is requesting customers take the following actions: 1. Follow the steps described in Attachment 1 to confirm that this discrepancy is properly corrected. 2. Complete the enclosed customer reply form and return it to Baxter by faxing it to 224-270-5457 or scanning and e-mailing it to [email protected]. --- Baxter sent a follow-up Communication Letter (dated 3/17/2015) to the initial Urgent Device Correction Letter (dated 3/5/2015) to provide additional clarification and instructions to ensure continued mitigation of this discrepancy as users implement the Spectrum infusion System in their facility. The four launch sites received the follow-up letters via hand delivery; remaining customers received the follow-up letter via hand delivery and/or e-mail. If you have additional questions, please contact your Baxter sales representative, Baxter Healthcare Medina at 800-356-3454 (choose option 1) Monday through Friday, during the hours of 7:00 am to 7:00 pm Eastern Time, or The Center for One Baxter at 800-422-9837, Monday through Friday during the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Central Time.

Root Cause

Under Investigation by firm

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution: US Distribution to states of: CA, CT, FL, IA, IL, IN, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NH, NY, SD, TX, UT, WV, including Puerto Rico and country of: Canada.

Official Source

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

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