Baxter—Vented Spike Adapters: Sterility May Be Compromised

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In a September 10, 2013, Urgent Product Recall letter submitted by an ECRI Institute member hospital, Baxter states that the pouches containing the adapters below may contain tears, potentially compromising the sterile barrier. The manufacturer has not confirmed the...