Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

HomeChoice Automated PD system Model numbers: 5C4471 Recalled by Baxter Healthcare Corporation Due to Baxter Healthcare Corporation has been made aware that...

Date: July 5, 2017
Company: Baxter Healthcare Corporation
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 Corporation directly.

Affected Products

HomeChoice Automated PD system Model numbers: 5C4471, 5C4471R Product Usage: The HomeChoice Automated Personal Cycler is intended for automatic control of dialysate solution exchanges in the treatment of pediatric and adult renal failure patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis.

Quantity: 15144 units

Why Was This Recalled?

Baxter Healthcare Corporation has been made aware that users may not be following the instructions in the Operators Manual and incorrectly (using sharp objects) opening disposable set packaging while setting up their Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) therapy, damaging the cassettes for the HomeChoice or HomeChoice PRO cyclers. If damaged cassettes are used, the cyclers may not consistently detect very small holes/cuts in the sheeting of the cassette in the patient valve region and the cycler may deliver air into the patient.

Where Was This Sold?

Worldwide Distribution

About Baxter Healthcare Corporation

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