Baxter Neurosurgical Headrest Recalled Due to Defective Adhesive
Baxter Healthcare is recalling C-Flex Polar Head Positioning Device neurosurgical headrests because adhesive on fasteners may not cure correctly, potentially compromising mechanical integrity and holding force.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: This is a risk-of-harm medical device where no injuries have been reported. The neurosurgical headrest could fail mechanically due to adhesive defect, creating potential for serious patient harm during surgical procedures. FDA Class II classification is consistent with this severity level.
Plain-English summary
Baxter Healthcare Corporation is recalling the C-Flex Polar Head Positioning Device neurosurgical headrest because adhesive applied to screws and bolts may not cure correctly during manufacturing. This defect could result in loss of holding force and reduced mechanical integrity of the device.
The recall affects 2 units with lot numbers 122190000182 and 122190001101 (UDI/DI 00615521002701). The devices were distributed in Michigan, BA, Wisconsin, Washington, Texas, and internationally to Germany, Japan, South Korea, Sweden, and South Africa.
Facilities that have received affected units should stop using them and contact Baxter Healthcare Corporation for instructions on return or replacement.
The recalled product
- Product
- C-Flex Polar Head Positnr-Device Only, SSP-NEUROSURGICAL HEADREST, REF A-70701, #103001,
- Manufacturer
- Baxter Healthcare Corporation
- Hazard
- adhesive-defect
- mechanical-integrity-loss
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (3)
- UDI/DI 00615521002701
- Lot Numbers: 122190000182
- 122190001101
Distribution
Distributed in 4 states:
- MI
- TX
- WA
- WI
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