FDA recall record

Baxter Healthcare HomeChoice Automated PD system Model numbers: 5C4471, 5C4471R Product recall — FDA Z-3040-2017

Baxter Healthcare Corporation has been made aware that users may not be following the instructions in the Operators Manual and incorrectly (using sharp…

Class IIclassification
Z-3040-2017official record ID
Aug 23, 2017report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-3040-2017
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmBaxter Healthcare Corporation
Report dateAug 23, 2017
Recall initiation dateJul 5, 2017
Quantity15144 units
LocationDeerfield, IL, United States

Official product description

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.

Why the product was 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.

Distribution information

Worldwide Distribution

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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