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RecallFDAfda-Z-0291-2016OTHER

Baxter HomeChoice and HomeChoice Pro APD systems, designed to provide Automated Peritoneal Dialysis (APD) therapy for pediatric and adult...

Units Affected
29,355
Recall Date
June 29, 2015
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Other

FDA Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0291-2016.

Loud operating sounds, which was unacceptable to the end users when the device was powered on. The HomeChoice devices continue to perform as intended, as the issue is only associated with the noise coming from the device and not the function of it. May delay treatment if changing to a different system.

Corrective Action (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0291-2016.

Recall terminated by FDA.

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  4. If you have experienced a reaction, seek medical care and report it to the FDA via MedWatch.
  5. For the official FDA notice, visit the FDA recalls page.

Consumer Contact (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0291-2016.

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Baxter Healthcare Corp. Recall FAQ

Baxter Healthcare Corp. is the subject of a medical devices safety report: Baxter HomeChoice and HomeChoice Pro APD systems, designed to provide Automated Peritoneal Dialysis (APD) therapy for pediatric and adult.... The notice was published on June 29, 2015 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 29,355 units are potentially affected.