Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

Extraneal and/or DIANEAL LOW CALCIUM Peritoneal Dialysis Solution in Plastic Recalled by Baxter Healthcare Renal Div Due to Baxter discovered that a Baxter technical service representative...

Date: July 6, 2012
Company: Baxter Healthcare Renal Div
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 Renal Div directly.

Affected Products

Extraneal and/or DIANEAL LOW CALCIUM Peritoneal Dialysis Solution in Plastic Container, PL-146 used with Automated Peritoneal Dialysis System/Automated PD Set with Cassette; Manufactured for Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL 60015 U.S.A. The HomeChoice dialysis system is a personal cycler automated peritoneal dialysis system for pediatric and adult renal patients with fill volumes ranging from 60 mL to 3000 mL. DIANEAL Low Calcium peritoneal dialysis solutions are indicated for use in chronic renal failure patients being maintained on peritoneal dialysis. - and- The Personal Cycler Peritoneal Dialysis System [cycler and ancillary sets] is used for automatic control of dialysate solution exchanges in treatment of renal failure patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis. The Personal Cycler System automatically cycles a prescribed volume of dialysis solution into and out of the peritoneal cavity during the dialysis treatment.

Quantity: N/A

Why Was This Recalled?

Baxter discovered that a Baxter technical service representative was providing incorrect instructions for inspection of solution bags for a blocked frangible prior to connection to the Automated PD Set with Cassette.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Baxter Healthcare Renal Div

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