Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

1) The HomeChoice automated peritoneal dialysis system. Dataplate located on Recalled by Baxter Healthcare Corp. Due to In systems with version 10.4 software Initial Drain...

Date: October 7, 2013
Company: Baxter Healthcare Corp.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Baxter Healthcare Corp. directly.

Affected Products

1) The HomeChoice automated peritoneal dialysis system. Dataplate located on the device is labeled in part: Baxter. 2) The HomeChoice PRO automated peritoneal dialysis system. Dataplate located on the device is labeled in part: Baxter. The HomeChoice/HomeChoice Pro Automated Personal Cycler peritoneal dialysis system is intended for automatic control of dialysate solution exchange in the treatment of pediatric and adult renal failure patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis.

Quantity: *** 1) Product Codes 5C4471 and 5C4471R: Approximately 48,600 units; *** 2) Product Codes 5C8310 and 5C8310R: Approxiamtely 16,990 units

Why Was This Recalled?

In systems with version 10.4 software Initial Drain logic, the device will attempt to drain the patient to empty at the beginning of therapy (initial drain). The operator can stop, but cannot bypass, the active Initial Drain. This is to mitigate against Unintended Increased Intraperitoneal Volume (IIVP). This can cause serious problems in patients with unrelated a co-morbid condition of ascites.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Baxter Healthcare Corp.

Baxter Healthcare Corp. has 126 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report