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HomeChoice Automated Peritoneal Dialysis Systems recallZ-0564-03 · Baxter Healthcare Corp. · initiated Dec 23, 2002

Terminated All recalls posted in February 2003

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Baxter Healthcare Corp. or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

Where to find your model and lot numbers · What recall classes and statuses mean

Why it was recalled

Potential for low ultrafiltrate volumes when using the Low Fill Mode during Continuous Cycling Peritoneal Dialysis (CCPD) Therapy

FDA root cause category: Other

What the company is doing

Safety Alert letters dated 12/23/02 were mailed to the medical directos of facilities identified as having patients who use the low fill volume cassette with the HomeChoice machines. The letters informed them of the potential low ultrafiltrate volumes and requested that they review the patient list provided with the letter and verify that all of their patients who use the device in the low fill mode are included.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0564-03
Recall class
Not yet classified by the FDA
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Dec 23, 2002
Posted by the FDA
Feb 21, 2003
Recalling firm
Baxter Healthcare Corp.
Product code
FKX
FDA submissions
K012988
Distribution
Nationwide, Guatemala, Chile, Brazil, Turkey, Singapore, Taiwan, Canada, Belgium, Czech Republic, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Lebanon, Malta, Spain, Sweden, Turkey and the United Kingdom.

Product description

HomeChoice Automated Peritoneal Dialysis Systems; Manufactured for Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL 60015 U.S.A., Made in U.S.A.; catalog numbers 5C4471, 5C4471R, 5C4474, 5C4474R, T5C4441, T5C4441R

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

All HomeChoice Systems with software versions 8.51 and 8.52.

Other devices under the same FDA submission

1 device cleared under K012988 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

Other products in the same recall event

The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 25284).

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