Clearlink

The FDA filing describes the Clearlink Luer Activated Valve as an in-line access site that connects with male luer adapters, including syringes or sets, to provide needleless access to a…

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The FDA filing describes the Clearlink Luer Activated Valve as an in-line access site that connects with male luer adapters, including syringes or sets, to provide needleless access to a fluid or vascular path.

When incorporated into an IV administration set, the valve is part of a pathway for delivering fluid from a container to a patient’s vascular system through a needle or catheter in a vein.

Listed Item

Non-DEHP Catheter Extension Set Kit, 1 Catheter Extension Set, Luer Activated Valve for IV Access, Male Luer Lock Adapter with Retractable Collar, 1 Medium Catheter Stabilization Device, 2 Foam Tape Strips

Access Site Function

The filing also identifies a Clearlink valve Y-site port for administration of secondary medication.

49manufacturers in China registered for this device type
34catalogue numbers in this listing
67510(k) clearances naming this product code
40recalls on this code

Who Else Makes It

Concentrated in Zhejiang (12), Jiangsu (11), Shanghai (10). 13 of them are registered as contract manufacturers, able to build to a buyer’s own specification.

Chinese manufacturers registered for FDA product code FPA
Manufacturer City Province Registered as Device types
Promisemed Hangzhou Meditech Co., Ltd. Hangzhou Zhejiang Contract manufacturer 21
Hantech Medical Device Co., Ltd. Cixi Zhejiang Contract manufacturer 18
Forefront Medical Technology (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd. Changzhou Jiangsu Contract manufacturer 14
BQ Plus Medical Co., Ltd. Songjiang Shanghai Contract manufacturer 13
Ningbo Tianyi Medical Appliance Co., Ltd. Ningbo Zhejiang Contract manufacturer 11
Anhui Tiankang Medical Technology Co., Ltd. Tianchang Anhui Contract manufacturer 9
Anhui Kangda Medical Products Co., Ltd. Tianchang Anhui Contract manufacturer 7
JDI Electronics Factory Dongguan Guangdong Contract manufacturer 7
Yangzhou Xingwei Medical Technology Co., Ltd. Yangzhou Jiangsu Contract manufacturer 5
Wenzhou K.L.F. Medical Plastics Co., Ltd. Wenzhou Zhejiang Contract manufacturer 4
Advance Technology Ltd Shenzhen Guangdong Contract manufacturer 3
Weihai Jierui Medical Products Co., Ltd. Weihai Shandong Contract manufacturer 3

Showing 12 of 49. All 49 manufacturers in China registered for Set, Administration, Intravascular

Record

Regulatory record for Clearlink
Listed by Baxter Healthcare Corporation, United States
FDA product code FPA
Device type Set, Administration, Intravascular
Device class Class 2
Regulation 21 CFR 880.5440
Establishment Contract manufacturer, Specification developer, Complaint-file establishment, Manufacturer, Exporter
510(k) K112893
Record published 2016-09-24
Record revised 2021-03-08 (version 8)

Specifications

Specifications
MRI safety Labeling does not contain MRI Safety Information
Supplied sterile Yes
Single use Yes
Prescription Prescription only
Supplied as a kit Yes
Latex Labelled latex-free
Label carries lot or batch number, expiry date
Packaging Case of 48, case of 50, case of 200, pack of 50, case of 4
Distribution end date 2029-05-08

Catalogue Numbers

Catalogue numbers for Clearlink
Catalogue number Size Status
2N8378 In distribution
2C8858 In distribution
2H8631 In distribution
2C8606 In distribution
2C8857 In distribution
2R8403 In distribution
2C8671 In distribution
2C8425 In distribution
2N8371 In distribution
2N8374 In distribution
2N8377 In distribution
2N8220 In distribution
2C8634 In distribution
2C7461 In distribution
2C8612 In distribution
2R8486 In distribution
1C8693 In distribution
2C8401 In distribution
2N8334 In distribution
2R8858 In distribution
2H8603 In distribution
2R8401 In distribution
2H8490 In distribution
1C8687 In distribution
2C8632 In distribution
2N8399 In distribution
2H8401 In distribution
2N8341 In distribution
2H8486 In distribution
2C8607 In distribution
2C8402 In distribution
2C8610 In distribution
2H8671 In distribution
2N8222 In distribution

Same Product Code

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Set, Administration, Intravascular Mps Medical, Inc. 291
Alaris, SmartSite BD Switzerland Sàrl 266
IV Administration Set B. Braun Medical Inc. 242
Medex ICU Medical, Inc 237
Extension Set B. Braun Medical Inc. 171
MaxGuard BD Switzerland Sàrl 150
Medline Medline Industries, Inc. 148
Centurion Centurion Medical Products Corporation 145

Showing 12 of 768. All products under Set, Administration, Intravascular

510(K) Clearances

FDA 510(k) clearances naming this product code
Clearance Decision date
K243529 2025-03-14
K242339 2025-02-28
K212262 2022-10-03
K203609 2021-09-30
K210430 2021-06-18
K192366 2020-07-20
K180739 2019-05-28
K172544 2017-09-22
K161808 2017-06-21
K160007 2016-12-19
K161323 2016-11-30
K153158 2015-12-28
K150860 2015-04-16
K142011 2014-08-18
K132734 2013-10-08
K123874 2013-01-10
K123868 2013-01-08
K121634 2012-06-29
K121092 2012-06-29
K112893 2011-10-18
K103551 2011-03-25
K101385 2010-06-22
K081289 2008-08-04
K072576 2007-11-06
K060074 2006-03-29
K042936 2004-11-26
K003225 2000-10-19
K984060 1999-07-26
K984381 1999-02-19
K982672 1998-09-04
K981792 1998-08-17
K974571 1998-05-21
K981318 1998-04-22
K971701 1997-06-06
K970438 1997-04-02
K964850 1997-02-25
K962893 1996-10-18
K961495 1996-06-26
K961225 1996-06-21
K952074 1995-07-27
K940867 1994-05-05
K925362 1993-08-28
K924721 1993-07-20
K925126 1993-06-18
K921899 1993-04-20
K922558 1992-10-19
K921703 1992-06-04
K915828 1992-05-15
K920694 1992-03-23
K915390 1992-03-12
K914048 1991-11-27
K914074 1991-10-21
K913627 1991-09-23
K912141 1991-09-11
K911868 1991-06-24
K900909 1990-05-18
K893646 1989-12-06
K893716 1989-09-18
K890489 1989-06-08
K883638 1988-09-23
K882007 1988-06-20
K881321 1988-06-16
K881052 1988-05-26
K880482 1988-03-18
K813194 1981-12-02
K811463 1981-06-12
K781036 1978-08-10

Recalls Naming This Product

28 recalls name this product by its own identifiers, the UDI on its label or the 510(k) it is cleared under.

Recalls naming the identifiers of Clearlink
Recalled by Identified by Initiated FDA class Root cause Reason Quantity Closed
Baxter Healthcare Corporation 510(k) number 2025-08-29 Class II Process control IV sets may leak. 49200
Baxter Healthcare Corporation UDI-DI 2025-08-29 Class II Process control IV sets may leak. 1440
Baxter Healthcare Corporation UDI-DI 2025-08-29 Class II Process control IV sets may leak. 15552
Baxter Healthcare Corporation UDI-DI 2025-08-29 Class II Process control IV sets may leak. 2304
Baxter Healthcare Corporation UDI-DI 2025-08-29 Class II Process control IV sets may leak. 16416
Baxter Healthcare Corporation UDI-DI 2025-08-29 Class II Process control IV sets may leak. 69936
Baxter Healthcare Corporation UDI-DI 2025-08-29 Class II Process control IV sets may leak. 27072
Baxter Healthcare Corporation 510(k) number 2025-08-08 Class II Under Investigation by firm Baxter Healthcare Corporation is issuing an Urgent Medical Device Recall for one lot of Continu-Flo solution sets listed below due to customer reports of tubing separation. 14400 units
Baxter Healthcare Corporation 510(k) number 2024-12-20 Class II Process control Specific lots of Solution Sets with Duo-Vent Spike have the potential for inverted side clamps causing the tubing to be unusable.
Baxter Healthcare Corporation 510(k) number 2024-12-20 Class II Process control Specific lots of Solution Sets with Duo-Vent Spike have the potential for inverted side clamps causing the tubing to be unusable.
Baxter Healthcare Corporation 510(k) number 2024-12-20 Class II Process control Specific lots of Solution Sets with Duo-Vent Spike have the potential for inverted side clamps causing the tubing to be unusable.
Baxter Healthcare Corporation 510(k) number 2024-02-08 Class II Under Investigation by firm Baxter Healthcare Corporation is issuing an Urgent Medical Device Recall for the Clearlink Non-DEHP solution set listed below due to potential leaks originating from the drip chamber. 26,592 units
Baxter Healthcare Corporation 510(k) number 2022-08-09 Class I Process design Firm noted an increase in customer reports of leaks. 511,728 units 2024-08-09
Baxter Healthcare Corporation 510(k) number 2019-12-12 Class II Device Design Continu-Flo sets with male Luer bodies at the lower end of, and within, the ISO specification for outer diameter require a higher than expected connection force to fully inset and securely tighten the Luer to the ONE-LINK connector. 271,014,984 units
Baxter Healthcare Corporation 510(k) number 2019-12-12 Class II Device Design Continu-Flo sets with male Luer bodies at the lower end of, and within, the ISO specification for outer diameter require a higher than expected connection force to fully inset and securely tighten the Luer to the ONE-LINK connector. 43,495,400 units
Baxter Healthcare Corporation 510(k) number 2013-09-04 Class II Under Investigation by firm The firm is issuing a voluntary recall due to the potential for pinholes in the packaging. Pinholes are a breach in the sterile barrier and could lead to potential contamination. 3,200 units 2017-04-19
Baxter Healthcare Corporation 510(k) number 2013-03-28 Class II Packaging process control Customers have reported that when separating an individual package from its attached grouping, the adjacent package has opened, compromising its sterile barrier properties. A) Code 2N8220: 5,950; B) Code 2N8221: 6,150; C) Code 2N8222 2017-07-31
Baxter Healthcare Corporation 510(k) number 2013-03-28 Class II Packaging process control Customers have reported that when separating an individual package from its attached grouping, the adjacent package has opened, compromising its sterile barrier properties. A) Product Code 2N8371: 513,000 units 2017-07-31
Baxter Healthcare Corporation 510(k) number 2011-12-06 Not classified Employee error During production of the IV sets, solvent was inadvertently applied to the locking collar of the male luer connector, which may have damaged the component, preventing proper engagement of the locking collar to secure a connection. 4,560 units 2012-11-01
Baxter Healthcare Corporation 510(k) number 2011-07-21 Not classified Employee error The Solution Sets are being recalled because the position of the slide clamp and roller clamp may have been reversed during assembly. The reversed orientation of the slide clamp and roller clamp will cause the set to be incorrectly loaded i 4,752 units 2012-06-18
Baxter Healthcare Corporation 510(k) number 2010-09-09 Not classified Package design/selection During packaging testing, Baxter observed tears and pinholes in Chevron-style pouches for certain infusion disposable products. The pinholes and tears could compromise the sterile barrier properties of the pouch. 108,000 sets 2011-09-07
Baxter Healthcare Corporation 510(k) number 2007-02-16 Not classified Other Baxter has received reports of disconnections/leaks during use of vented Paclitaxel administration sets. 480 units 2008-03-17
Baxter Healthcare Corporation 510(k) number 2007-02-16 Not classified Other Baxter has received reports of disconnections/leaks during use of vented Paclitaxel administration sets. 15,097 units 2008-03-17
Baxter Healthcare Corporation 510(k) number 2007-02-16 Not classified Other Baxter has received reports of disconnections/leaks during use of vented Paclitaxel administration sets. 200,309 units 2008-03-17
Baxter Healthcare Corporation 510(k) number 2005-02-28 Not classified Other Possible occlusion of the Clearlink injection site valve due to inadequate silicone lubrication of the slit in the upper seal of the valve. 1,171,116 sets 2007-02-08
Baxter Healthcare Corporation 510(k) number 2004-04-28 Not classified Other Inadequate directions for use may have contributed to an increase in infection rates at a small number of customers beginning use of the Clearlink needleless device. 29,425,708 sets 2007-02-08
Baxter Healthcare Corporation 510(k) number 2003-07-16 Not classified Other There are possible pinholes or perforations in the set tubing, caused by damage that occurred during the packaging process. 3,456 units 2004-06-29
Baxter Healthcare Corporation 510(k) number 2003-07-16 Not classified Other There are possible pinholes or perforations in the set tubing, caused by damage that occurred during the packaging process. 11,280 units 2004-06-29

Recalls

5 of these are Class I. Class I is the FDA’s most serious grade: a reasonable probability of serious injury or death. Class II means a temporary or reversible health consequence. Volume alone is not a quality signal: a manufacturer that ships more recalls more.

Recalls referencing this product code
Initiated FDA class Root cause Reason Quantity Closed
2026-06-30 Class I Under Investigation by firm Baxter received customer reports of air bubbles in the drip chamber and tubing when a pressure cuff is in use or when the tubing is flushed at the fully open position. 24528 units
2020-12-21 Class II Process design There were customer reports of separation between the tubing and Male Luer Lock Adaptor. 66,800 units 2024-07-11
2015-11-30 Class II Under Investigation by firm Potential for dark loose particulate matter (400 microns or smaller) on the spike of the spike adapter or solution set. 9600 units 2016-10-30
2015-11-30 Class II Under Investigation by firm Potential for dark loose particulate matter (400 microns or smaller) on the spike of the spike adapter or solution set. 9264 units 2016-10-30
2015-05-21 Class II Packaging Potential for a leak at the tubing to luer bond. 23,600 2017-05-10
2014-07-14 Class II Nonconforming Material/Component Baxter Healthcare Corporation is voluntarily issuing a recall for specific lots of Buretrol Solution set product codes due to complaints for separation between the burette chamber and the drip chamber. Affected product codes are: 2C7564, 234196 2016-03-15
2014-07-14 Class II Nonconforming Material/Component Baxter Healthcare Corporation is voluntarily issuing a recall for specific lots of Buretrol Solution set product codes due to complaints for separation between the burette chamber and the drip chamber. Affected product codes are: 2C7564, 11184 2016-03-15
2014-07-14 Class II Nonconforming Material/Component Baxter Healthcare Corporation is voluntarily issuing a recall for specific lots of Buretrol Solution set product codes due to complaints for separation between the burette chamber and the drip chamber. Affected product codes are: 2C7564, 107232 2016-03-15
2013-08-30 Class II Packaging Potential tears in the pouch of six lots of Vented Spike Adapter Product Code 2C0471 49,344 units 2017-04-19
2013-03-28 Class II Packaging process control Customers have reported that when separating an individual package from its attached grouping, the adjacent package has opened, compromising its sterile barrier properties. A) Product Code 2N1191: 53,850; B) Product Code 2N1206: 101, 2017-07-31
2013-03-28 Class II Packaging process control Customers have reported that when separating an individual package from its attached grouping, the adjacent package has opened, compromising its sterile barrier properties. A) Product Code 2N3371: 228,200 units 2017-07-31
2012-12-14 Class II Unknown/Undetermined by firm Some of the individual extension set packages were improperly sealed, compromising the sterility of the product. 15,257 units 2016-12-23
2012-09-07 Class I Device Design Baxter has determined that the ball-valve feature of the Buretrol Solution Sets may not function as expected, allowing air to flow past the valve and into the tubing at the completion of dose within the burette. 2,265,453 units 2017-12-29
2012-09-07 Class I Device Design Baxter has determined that the ball-valve feature of the Buretrol Solution Sets may not function as expected, allowing air to flow past the valve and into the tubing at the completion of dose within the burette. 1,995,040 units 2017-12-29
2012-09-07 Class I Device Design Baxter has determined that the ball-valve feature of the Buretrol Solution Sets may not function as expected, allowing air to flow past the valve and into the tubing at the completion of dose within the burette. 488,504 units 2017-12-29
2012-09-07 Class I Device Design Baxter has determined that the ball-valve feature of the Buretrol Solution Sets may not function as expected, allowing air to flow past the valve and into the tubing at the completion of dose within the burette. 278,420 units 2017-12-29
2011-12-06 Not classified Employee error During production of the IV sets, solvent was inadvertently applied to the locking collar of the male luer connector, which may have damaged the component, preventing proper engagement of the locking collar to secure a connection. 1,440 units 2012-11-01
2011-12-06 Not classified Employee error During production of the IV sets, solvent was inadvertently applied to the locking collar of the male luer connector, which may have damaged the component, preventing proper engagement of the locking collar to secure a connection. 2,160 units 2012-11-01
2011-12-06 Not classified Employee error During production of the IV sets, solvent was inadvertently applied to the locking collar of the male luer connector, which may have damaged the component, preventing proper engagement of the locking collar to secure a connection. 720 units 2012-11-01
2011-12-06 Not classified Employee error During production of the IV sets, solvent was inadvertently applied to the locking collar of the male luer connector, which may have damaged the component, preventing proper engagement of the locking collar to secure a connection. 528 units 2012-11-01
2011-12-06 Not classified Employee error During production of the IV sets, solvent was inadvertently applied to the locking collar of the male luer connector, which may have damaged the component, preventing proper engagement of the locking collar to secure a connection. 2,352 units 2012-11-01
2011-12-06 Not classified Employee error During production of the IV sets, solvent was inadvertently applied to the locking collar of the male luer connector, which may have damaged the component, preventing proper engagement of the locking collar to secure a connection. 4,272 units 2012-11-01
2011-07-06 Not classified Packaging Some of the individual extension set packages were improperly sealed, compromising the sterility of the product. 9,800 sets 2012-04-18
2011-05-31 Not classified Employee error The lot of Baxter Solution Set for Epidural Use is being recalled because the position of the slide clamp and roller clamp may have been reversed during assembly. The reversed orientation of the slide clamp and roller clamp will cause the 13,920 units 2012-06-18
2010-10-21 Not classified Other If the manifolds are connected in series, there may be a risk of the manifolds loosening or disconnecting at the luer connection between them. 752,965 units in US and all lots in Japan 2011-10-16
2010-09-09 Not classified Package design/selection During packaging testing, Baxter observed tears and pinholes in Chevron-style pouches for certain infusion disposable products. The pinholes and tears could compromise the sterile barrier properties of the pouch. 413,750 sets 2011-09-07
2010-09-09 Not classified Package design/selection During packaging testing, Baxter observed tears and pinholes in Chevron-style pouches for certain infusion disposable products. The pinholes and tears could compromise the sterile barrier properties of the pouch. 60,400 sets 2011-09-07

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