RecallDepth

APD Disposable Sets and Extension Sets used with Baxter HomeChoice and HomeChoice PRO Automated Peritoneal Dialysis Systems; 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.

This recall has been terminated (originally issued May 3, 2011).

Company
Baxter Healthcare Renal Div
Recall Initiated
March 16, 2011
Posted
May 3, 2011
Terminated
March 8, 2012
Recall Number
Z-2129-2011
Firm Location
Mc Gaw Park, IL
Official Source
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Reason for Recall

Clinicians are being reminded of the current warning in The HomeChoice APD Systems Patient At-Home Guide, 07-19-61-244 (October 2,2009), which states on page 3-13 "To reduce the risk of bums, electrocution, fire, or injury to persons: Close supervision is necessary when this product is used by, on, or near children or those unable to care for themselves." Tubing entanglement around the neck may r

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - USA including AZ, CA, CT, DC, FL, KY, MO, NC, NM, Ny, OH, PA, TN, TX, and VA and the countries of Austria, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, South Korea, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Russia, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Taiwan, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingom, and Venezuela.

Lot / Code Info

all serial numbers

Root Cause

Other

Action Taken

Baxter sent Safety Alert letters dated March 15, 2011, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were asked to consider the following safeguards for at-risk patients on HomeChoice Therapy: Have a caregiver present while the patient is performing therapy. Move the HomeChoice cycler to the foot of the bed, if possible, to minimize the likelihood of entanglement that may lead to asphyxiation. Install bed railings for patients at risk for seizures or falls from bed. Complete the attached customer reply form and fax it to Baxter at t847-270-5457. For questions regarding this recall call 888-736-2543, option 2.

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