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High RiskFDAfda-Z-1280-2018SOFTWARE DEFECT

Prismaflex Control Unit. Dialyzer, high permeability with or without sealed dialysate system. Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (C...

Units Affected
3,440
Recall Date
February 15, 2017
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Software Defect

FDA Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1280-2018.

Firm has received reports of device operators failing to adhere to instructions for use pertaining to the safe unloading of disposable sets from the Prismaflex Control Unit. Additionally, for software versions 5.10 and 6.10, the programmed syringe size for the syringe pump may revert to safe default values unintentionally.

Corrective Action (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1280-2018.

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.
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Consumer Contact (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1280-2018.

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

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Baxter Healthcare Corporation Recall FAQ

Baxter Healthcare Corporation is the subject of a medical devices safety report: Prismaflex Control Unit. Dialyzer, high permeability with or without sealed dialysate system. Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (C.... The notice was published on February 15, 2017 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 3,440 units are potentially affected.