Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1292-2015 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Baxter Healthcare Corp. |
| Report date | Mar 25, 2015 |
| Recall initiation date | Oct 16, 2013 |
| Quantity | 75 units (US) |
| Location | Round Lake, IL, United States |
Official product description
The HomeChoice Pro APD System is a peritoneal dialysis system. The 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.
Why the product was recalled
The occluder in affected devices 1) may have sharp edges that could cut the pneumatic tubing that connects the occluder blade to the manifold causing an unrecoverable system error, and/or 2) blade may separate from the back plate and cause Slow / No Flow alarm requiring therapy termination.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution-US (nationwide) including the states of AK, AR, AZ, CA, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, and WI, and the countries of Australia, Canada, and Mexico.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
What to do next
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