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Baxter Healthcare Recalled 473,040 CLEARLINK IV Solution Sets for Leakage Risk (2025)

Baxter Healthcare Corporation is recalling 473,040 CLEARLINK SYSTEM CONTINU-FLO IV Solution Sets sold nationwide to healthcare providers. The IV sets may leak, increasing the risk of improper fluid administration. Stop using the product immediately and contact Baxter Healthcare Corporation or your healthcare provider for instructions.

Official notice
Baxter HealthcareHealth & Personal CareMedical DevicesUDI/DI 00085412048994Lot numbers: R25A25147R25B21086

Source-backed recall notice

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Official source
FDA DEVICE
Recall date
August 29, 2025
Status
ACTIVE
Severity
8/10

Quick Facts at a Glance

Recall Date
August 29, 2025
Hazard Level
HIGH
Brand
Baxter Healthcare
Category
Health & Personal Care
Sold At
Multiple Retailers
Geographic Scope
1 states
At-Risk Groups
GENERAL

What to Do Now

Use this page like a recall checklist: verify the product first, then act on the official remedy.

Immediate steps

  1. 1Stop using the product until you confirm whether it is included in the recall.
  2. 2Compare the product label, model number, UPC, color, size, and purchase location against the identifiers below.
  3. 3Follow the official remedy from FDA - Medical Devices; save photos, receipts, labels, and correspondence before contacting the company.
  4. 4If the product could harm a child, older adult, pet, or patient, move it out of reach immediately.

Check these identifiers

Brand
Baxter Healthcare
Product type
IV administration set
Model numbers
UDI/DI 00085412048994, Lot numbers: R25A25147, R25B21086, R25C20130, R25C25055, R25C25161, R25C29185
Sold at
Multiple Retailers
Where affected
ALL

Recall Timeline

Key dates and source checks for this recall record.

  1. Recall announced

    August 29, 2025

  2. Reported by FDA DEVICE

    October 22, 2025

  3. RecallRadar source check

    April 18, 2026

  4. Consumer action

    Use the official remedy and keep documentation.

Hazard Information

IV sets may leak.

What You Should Do

Patients and healthcare providers should stop using this device immediately. Follow the recall instructions provided by the manufacturer. Contact Baxter Healthcare Corporation or your healthcare provider for instructions

About This Product

CLEARLINK SYSTEM CONTINU-FLO IV Solution Sets are used to deliver IV fluids in medical settings. They include non-vented tubing and Luer activated valves for controlled administration.

Why This Is Dangerous

Leakage can compromise fluid delivery and may require urgent clinical assessment to prevent under- or over-infusion.

Industry Context

This recall is not part of a broader industry pattern.

Real-World Impact

The recall affects medical devices used in infusion therapy; patients in facilities could experience delays or changes in IV therapy if devices leak.

Practical Guidance

How to identify if yours is affected

  1. Check Product Code 2C8519
  2. Inspect label for UDI/DI 00085412048994
  3. Confirm length 112 inches (2.8 meters) and two CLEARLINK Luer Activated Valves

Where to find product info

Refer to the FDA recall page linked in Baxter communications and the product packaging for identifiers.

What timeline to expect

Remedy processing can take 4-8 weeks for replacement or instructions.

If the manufacturer is unresponsive

  • Escalate to hospital patient safety officer
  • File a consumer protection complaint if Baxter is unresponsive
  • Consult healthcare provider for interim infusion safety measures

How to prevent similar issues

  • Verify device codes before procurement
  • Ask distributors for recall status of IV sets
  • Maintain inventory records for recalls and replacements

Documentation advice

Keep a copy of the recall notice, take photos of product labels and codes, and save all correspondence with Baxter and healthcare facilities

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Product Details

CLEARLINK SYSTEM CONTINU-FLO IV Solution Set, Non-Vented, two CLEARLINK Luer Activated Valves, Backcheck Valve, 10 drops/mL, 112-inch (2.8 meters). Product Code 2C8519. UDI/DI 00085412048994. Lot numbers: R25A25147, R25B21086, R25C20130, R25C25055, R25C25161, and R25C29185. Sold: 473,040 units. Distribution: US nationwide including AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, and WV. Recall Date: 2025-08-29. Status: Active. Brand: Baxter Healthcare. Cat

Reported Incidents

No injuries or incidents have been reported.

Key Facts

  • Product Code 2C8519
  • 112-inch (2.8 meters) length
  • Non-Vented, two CLEARLINK Luer Activated Valves with Backcheck Valve

Safety Guide

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Safety Assessment

Risk LevelHIGH
Severity Score
8/ 10
Affected Groups
GENERAL
Injury Types
ELECTRICALLACERATIONSUFFOCATIONPOISONINGBURNCHOKINGFALLCRUSHINGOTHER

Product Classification

Product Details

Model Numbers
UDI/DI 00085412048994
Lot numbers: R25A25147
R25B21086
R25C20130
R25C25055
+2 more
Affected States
ALL
Report Date
October 22, 2025
Recall Status
ACTIVE

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