Baxter International Says Packaging Change Caused Serious Recall of Peripheral Vascular Patch

Baxter International, Inc. is voluntarily recalling four models of a peripheral vascular patch because a change in foil pouch packaging affected the patches’ surface, possibly endangering patients.

FDA considers the recall a Class I, the most serious.

The Deerfield, IL, company reported 51 complaints involving the device to FDA, including postoperative thrombosis and stroke, according to an agency statement.

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