1) The HomeChoice automated peritoneal dialysis system. Dataplate located on the device is labeled in part: Baxter. 2) The HomeChoice PRO automated peritoneal dialysis system. Dataplate located on the device is labeled in part: Baxter. The HomeChoice/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.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    *** 1) HomeChoice automated peritoneal dialysis system: Product Codes: 5C4471 and 5C4471R; Serial Numbers: All serial numbers; *** 2) HomeChoice Pro automated peritoneal dialysis system: Product Codes: 5C8310 and 5C8310R; Serial Numbers: All serial numbers
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Baxter Healthcare Corp.
Reason for Recall:
In systems with version 10.4 software Initial Drain logic, the device will attempt to drain the patient to empty at the beginning of therapy (initial drain). The operator can stop, but cannot bypass, the active Initial Drain. This is to mitigate against Unintended Increased Intraperitoneal Volume (IIVP). This can cause serious problems in patients with unrelated a co-morbid condition of ascites.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

1) The HomeChoice automated peritoneal dialysis system. Dataplate located on the device is labeled in part: Baxter. 2) The HomeChoice PRO automated peritoneal dialysis system. Dataplate located on the device is labeled in part: Baxter. The HomeChoice/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.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

*** 1) HomeChoice automated peritoneal dialysis system: Product Codes: 5C4471 and 5C4471R; Serial Numbers: All serial numbers; *** 2) HomeChoice Pro automated peritoneal dialysis system: Product Codes: 5C8310 and 5C8310R; Serial Numbers: All serial numbers

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-2609-2016

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